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COLSA

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSSP)

COLSA Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees

Yesterday
security Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Monitor networks and supporting systems to detect security incidents, identify deviations from approved configurations and policies, and recommend protective measures. Support system accreditation, security audits, formal testing, compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments, including analysis and reporting of results.

What they look for

Cybersecurity Monitoring Incident Detection Intrusion Detection Systems Intrusion Prevention Systems Packet Capture Analysis Network Flow Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Risk Management Security Auditing System Accreditation Security Configuration Security Technical Implementation Guides Tenable Nessus Microsoft Defender Endpoint Trellix CompTIA Security+ CE

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, or at least three related certifications in place of the degree, 2–4 years of related experience, and an active CompTIA Security+ CE certification. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain an interim Secret clearance and have foundational cyber-defense, vulnerability and risk management, and communication skills; Secret clearance and additional certifications or tool experience are preferred.

Full description

General Summary: COLSA Corporation is hiring for a Cyber Operations Analyst. You will be responsible for performing system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provide recommendations on how to correct findings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

  • Monitors the network and supporting systems to detect security compromise events (including intrusions and virus incidents). *

  • Provides standard support for processes, investigations and maintenance of system accreditation*

  • Identifies where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.*

  • Provides recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets.*

  • Involved in conducting audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices. *

  • Supports the formal testing requirements through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.

  • Involved in passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

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