SMX is seeking a skilled Information Security Analyst to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting NAWCAD at Patuxent River, MD. The Information Security Analyst tasking includes planning, implementing, upgrading and monitoring of security measures protecting the customers computer networks and information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, upgrade and monitor associated security measures
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Perform cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats and/or incidents in hardware and software environments

Required Skills:

• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI eligible, Secret to start. The applicant selected may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledge of DoD Information Assurance practices, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Must be able to interact with peers, management, and senior engineers in a constantly evolving environment to ensure a positive customer experience and atmosphere in the workplace.
• 3 years of related IT experience required
• Associate degree in IT field
• DoD 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) (Examples of minimum acceptable certifications-CCNA Security, CySA , G SEC, Security CE, SSCP)

Desired Skills:

• Past DoD system administration experience
• Bachelor's degree in IT field desired

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