Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking an Information Security Analyst to provide support to Edgewater Federal government contracts.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work directly with the Client and support team members to:
• Perform risk-based assessments of current and emerging information security issues to support the mission by prioritizing remediation efforts
• Facilitate communication between the Information Security Program, client Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and system owners to address security issues and resolve vulnerabilities in a timely manner
• Align with and support the execution of the Information Security Program vision and strategy
• Provide input into the development of security guidance, policies, and procedures
• Develop and build excellent relationships with prospects, clients, and internal team members.
• Experience in a rapid paced, time sensitive, high-quality environment.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and the ability to effectively communicate solutions.
• Ability to take direction and achieve quality results, independently strive for personal excellence when completing tasks.
• Strong customer service focus to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Professional, pleasant, and polished demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong eye for small details that make a difference.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional work experience with at least three years specialized in cyber security
• BA or BS degree (additional years of experience in cyber security reduce this educational requirement)
• One or more certifications in information security (such as GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CISSP, SSCP, Sec , etc.)
• Sound cyber security knowledge foundation, to include understanding of
• Computer and network technology fundamentals
• Network security tools (proxies, IPS/IDS, firewall, and packet analyzers)
• Host security (IPS/IDS, AV, etc.)
• Security tools and technologies
• Threat and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of IT environments, information security, and privacy
• Current and emerging information security exploits, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Experience analyzing and evaluating network and security vulnerabilities
• Understanding of current and emerging information security exploits, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated expertise with multiple Windows, Mac OS, and *nix operating systems
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or Perl
• Experience with SIEM tools

Desired Elements:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Project
• Experience with government contracting firms supporting the Federal government.

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located near Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery. Edgewater is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies from 2018 through 2024.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-KC1