Cloud Security Analyst

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Job#: 3013955

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security Analyst to join one of our GovCon clients in support of a DISA program based at Fort Meade, MD. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical initiatives, ensuring secure and resilient cloud environments for Department of Defense operations. If you are interested in learning more, please email your resume to Anna Susie at and/or apply TODAY!

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Duration: 6 month contract-to-hire

#Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of cloud architectures, technologies, policies, information, and analytic data.
• Develop cybersecurity and risk assessment methodologies and procedures to support prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities, and inefficiencies in the cloud.
• Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership.
• Conduct micro and macro analysis of enterprise cybersecurity defensive strategies to enable operational effectives, defense, and command and control.
• Analyze policy, program management office managed systems, hardware, and software, cloud, network infrastructure to recommend methods and strategies that reduce and/or manage mission impacts.
• Support and collaborate with designated third parties in security services (e.g., CSSPs, commercial vendors, engineers) in accordance with security requirements as set out in DOD policies, standards and operations procedures manuals, and leading security practices.
• Continuously improve monitoring capabilities and automation in the cloud.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree and 12 years of prior relevant experience or master's with 10 years of prior relevant experience (years experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
• Maintain expert knowledge of endpoint and networking security controls; provide updates to security control guidance.
• Familiarity with all related aspects of cybersecurity operations and cloud security architecture & engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques and cyber threat/adversary methodologies (TTPs).
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP)
• Ability to translate highly technical matter to non-technical audience
• Excellent communication skills
• In-depth experience with security domains and industry best practices; business continuity and disaster recovery, emerging technology
• Proficient at data on-boarding activities including routing, parsing, and normalizing events
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with one or more of the following tools:
• Automated Security Validation (ASV)
• SIEMs
• Cloud Native Tools
• Prior experienced with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners
• Proficient in cloud hosted networks
• Master's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud or related field.
  
  

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.