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About the job Cyber Security Analyst

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats within the AWS IL5 environment Develops strategies for risk mitigation and implements necessary controls to address identified risks Maintains a risk register documenting identified risks and corresponding mitigation actions Ensures AWS configurations align with IL5 security requirements, including encryption, access controls, and network segmentation Implements and enforces compliance with relevant security standards and regulations, such as NIST SP 800-53 and DoD IL5 requirements Monitors AWS configurations for deviations from security baselines and promptly remediates any non-compliant settings Implements strong IAM policies to enforce least privilege access across AWS resources Regularly reviews IAM roles and permissions to ensure alignment with the principle of least privilege Enables multi-factor authentication (MFA) for privileged accounts and sensitive operations Deploys robust monitoring tools to detect unauthorized access attempts, suspicious activities, and security breaches Establishes incident response procedures to promptly respond to security incidents and minimize their impact Conducts post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improves incident response processes Implements encryption mechanisms to protect data at rest and in transit within the AWS IL5 environment Regularly reviews encryption policies and key management practices to ensure effectiveness Provides regular security training and awareness programs to AWS IL5 users and administrators Educates users about common cyber threats, phishing attacks, and best practices for secure usage of AWS resources Encourages a culture of security awareness and proactive risk mitigation among all stakeholders Conducts periodic security assessments and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of cyber security controls Identifies areas for improvement and implement enhancements to strengthen the security posture of the AWS IL5 Cloud SCCA Stays abreast of emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to adapt security measures accordingly Travels approximately 3-4 days a quarter, as required DESIRED SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: RMF experience USMC Cyber experience SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) experience Vets Hired

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