Information Security Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst / ISSACandidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.Apex Systems has an immediate need for a Cyber Security Analyst / ISSA in Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB)!! This will be an "est.

6 Month Contract to Perm Hire" opportunity supporting one of our largest DoD / Government clients across the East Coast! Please see below for all position details.Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst / ISSALocation: Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB)Contract Layout: est. "6 Month Contract to Perm Hire"Contract Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00 / HourlyStarting Salary at Permanent Conversion: $95,000 & Full BenefitsRequirements:Secret Security Clearance (Eligible)Security+CE3 Years of IT Security or Cyber related Experience5 Years of Overall EmploymentExperience with System Vulnerability Scanning/Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, RMF, NIST, ACAS/HBSS/ESS, Security Controls, Policies, STIGs, etc.Job Description:Manages system vulnerabilities in accordance with security requirements utilizing NIST continuous monitoring standards, RMF critical security controls and counter measures based on risk assessments of mission systems.Identify and assess specific emergency or priority vulnerabilities, guided by input from other elements of the team such as cyber intelligence, engineering, or operations and suggest specific remediation approaches.Analyze vulnerability data and assist with the prioritization and remediation of the identified vulnerabilities commensurate to risk and vulnerability management standards.Understand vulnerabilities, their impacts, mitigation techniques, and document and articulate this understanding to various stakeholders.Update and develop security standards and templates as required to meet new regulatory/audit/etc.

requirements and guidanceImprove the efficacy and efficiency of specific VM practices across the enterprise, to include vulnerability identification/assessment/remediation.Leverage and enhance existing VM frameworks/policies/standards to ensure VM maintains a minimum of industry best practices.EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.