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Sr Cyber Analyst
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What they do
A Vulnerability Analyst or Penetration Tester probes for and exploits security vulnerabilities in web-based applications, networks and systems. Penetration Tests are designed to achieve a specific, attacker-simulated goal and should be requested by customers who are already at their desired security posture. A typical goal could be to access the contents of the prized customer database on the internal network, or to modify a record in an HR system. Vulnerability Assessments are designed to yield a prioritized list of vulnerabilities and are generally for clients who already understand they are not where they want to be in terms of security. The customer already knows they have issues and simply need help identifying and prioritizing them.
$121,766 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Information Security ManagerLocation:
Germantown, Maryland (Onsite)Clearance Required:
Department of Energy "Q" Clearance or Top Secret (or equivalent)Employment Type:
Full-Time, Key PersonnelSalary:
$124,000 - $132,600Position SummaryAkamai Intelligence is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Information Security Manager to lead security planning, testing, and policy development in support of a federal client's information systems. This role requires deep expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on leadership of a security team. The successful candidate will work onsite in Germantown, Maryland, and must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance or equivalent Top Secret clearance.Key Responsibilities? Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems and data.? Supervise and provide direction to cybersecurity/IT security staff.? Develop, monitor, and conduct testing of cybersecurity plans and controls using government-approved tools and methods.? Document test results, develop and recommend corrective actions, and prepare residual risk and risk assessment statements.? Maintain thorough working knowledge of NIST Special Publications and apply them to security assessment and authorization (SA&A) activities, including NIST 800-37, 800-53, CNSSI, and other federal requirements.? Develop and revise organizational security policies (e.g., Privacy Plan, Configuration Management Plan) and maintain baseline security documentation.? Lead incident response activities, vulnerability management, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) tracking.? Support Zero Trust Architecture initiatives, cloud security requirements and assessments, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) / Continuous Monitoring programs.