**Cyber Security Analyst/Information Systems Security Officer** Location **Chantilly, VA** Job Category **Information Technology** Employment Duration **Full Time** We have immediate opening for a **Cyber Security Analyst/Information Systems Security Officer** to work in our Chantilly, VA facility reporting to the **Director, IT & Cyber Security** . The selected candidate will have and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with SCI access. The selected candidate will support a variety of information systems at varying levels of complexity on the classified and corporate networks. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position. Aret, an employee-owned company, is a growing research and development firm recognized for contributing to national security objectives by supplying innovative solutions to challenging technical problems faced by the United States.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Work directly with the onsite and remote Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs). Assisting in the development and implementation of government approved information security procedures and system security plans for the operation of networked and standalone classified computers systems, as well as coordinating government agency approvals/accreditations;

* Run compliance and vulnerability scans on systems; analyze the findings, and work with IT to apply applicable remediation manually or via remediation tools;

* Provide customer service to end users of the information systems for cyber security-related requests and issues such as data transfers, user account management activities, software approval requests, and others as assigned;

* Assist with product research and testing utilizing open source resources as well as coordination with appropriate vendors;

* Responsible for periodic system self-inspections/testing, weekly system audits, conduct media reviews and investigations of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise as needed;

* Contribute to information system and application hardening configurations in accordance with company and customer standards; Respond to Cyber Security SIEM alerts and conduct investigations under the direction of the Corporate Cyber Security program lead;

* Participate in the various Corporate Cyber Program processes and procedures such as Incident Response activities, Insider threat indicator collection, Change Management Board reviews, and asset inventory reviews;

* Contribute to the Cybersecurity Program tasks as assigned on the corporate network;

* Perform other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:**

* Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI access:

* Current IAT Level II Security Certification or higher (Security +, CASP, CySA+, CISSP, GSEC) or ability to obtain within 3 months of the start date;

* Minimum of 1 year working as an ISSO, Cyber Security Analyst or similar role in a classified environment;

* Experience or an understanding of the implementation of RMF on DoD or IC systems;

* Must have solid technical knowledge on how Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows Servers are configured under RMF and in accordance with the STIGs;

* Experience with common information system Cyber Security tools, technologies, and STIGs (Nessus/ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, Microsoft Group Policy, etc);

* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and on a team;

* Strong written communication skills and the ability to document/diagram information systems and procedures;

* Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs on an frequent basis, with or without accommodation.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:**

* Experience with Security Directives, Policies, Publications and Regulations including but not limited to the NIST 800-171, NIST 800- 53, JSIG and/or ICD 503;

* Experience in one or more of the following Cybersecurity tools/technologies: Splunk, ServiceNow, McAfee ePO, Rapid7 IDR, Carbon Black EDR, Rapid7 InsightVM;

* Experience or knowledge related to reviewing audit records for Windows and Linux systems.

**Aret offers an excellent compensation and a full benefits package. U.S. citizenship, background screen and drug test are required to meet position eligibility.** Submit your resume on-line at:

***In compliance with Presidential Executive Order 14042, effective November 22, 2021, Aret requires that all newly hired employees are fully vaccinated before their start date.***

*Aret is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.*

*If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact Arete Human Resources Representative.*

*Aret will consider for employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.*