Security Analyst - 2368

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Security Analyst for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

• Develops, evaluates and manages systems security across the enterprise.
• Areas of concentration include account management, password auditing, network-based and Web application-based vulnerability scanning, virus management and intrusion detection.
• Requires technical expertise in systems administration and security tools, combined with the knowledge of security practices and procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Adept at developing security policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with organizational risk and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure SDLC projects and infrastructure changes.
• Prepares status reports on security matters to develop security risk analysis scenarios and response procedures.
• Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring security profiles, reviewing security violation reports and investigating possible security exceptions, updates, and maintaining and documenting security controls.
• Deep understanding of endpoint security, malware behavior, attack vectors, and social engineering techniques.
• Provides direct support to the business and IT staff for systems security-related issues.
• Educates users on systems security standards and procedures.
• Works on multiple projects as a team member and lead systems-related security components.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in analyzing security events using SIEM and XDR platforms, identifying anomalies and prioritizing incident response
• Skilled in implementing and maintaining security safeguards that ensure system integrity, data confidentiality, and service availability.
• Deep understanding of endpoint security, malware behavior, attack vectors, and social engineering techniques
• Assist in forensics during incident investigations, collecting logs, correlating events, and documenting response actions.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and time management skills
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of network infrastructure, identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities
• Participate in application vulnerability assessments and patch management coordination across critical systems
• Conduct endpoint analysis and threat hunting using tools, identifying behavioral anomalies and initiate containment steps
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and services including DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS, with hands-on experience in firewall rule audits and VPN management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical security concepts in business-friendly language to executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• 5+ years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad exposure to infrastructure/network and multi-platform environments.
• Requires knowledge of security issues, techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms.

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.