Cyber Security Analyst Jr - 1463 at North Wind Solutions in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

Location: Richland, WA
Title: Cyber Security Analyst Jr
Schedule (FT/PT): FT
Travel Required: NO
Clearance: NO

North Wind Solutions is a Government contracting small business with operations at military and civilian installations across the United States. The company's focus is facilities operation and maintenance, waste management and radiological services, security control and force protection, and environmental services.

Job Description

The Cyber Security Analyst will perform engineering and analysis activities in Cyber Security, supporting oversight of information technology throughout the enterprise. Support the vulnerability management program on computer systems, and security testing on applications in operation at Hanford. Duties include:

• Develop and maintain Strategies, Standards, Plans, Policies, Procedures, and other documentation in support of Department of Energy (DOE) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements for Federal Information Systems.


• Perform and support Risk Management activities including Impact Assessments and Risk Assessments.


• Perform and support Assurance activities including Security Assessments and Issues Management.


• Perform and support Training activities including Phishing Campaigns and development and maintenance of Training Modules and Documentation.


• Perform and support Vulnerability Management activities including Vulnerability Analysis and Coordinating Remediation Efforts.


• Support Cybersecurity Audits, Assessments, Data Calls, Investigations, Incidents, and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, plus 1 year of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements or similar regulatory framework


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and strong negotiating skills


• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously


• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed


• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Department of Energy (DOE) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements


• Experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS)


• Experience conducting Impact and Risk Assessments for Federal Information Systems


• Experience conducting Security Assessments for Federal Information Systems


• Experience with Issues Management and Assurance systems


• Experience running Phishing Campaigns and developing Training Modules and Documentation


• Experience with Tenable / Nessus


• Experience with reporting metrics and developing presentations

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.