Information Systems Security Specialist (ISSE)

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist for our Waterford, CT office. What you will be doing: Assist the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in the planning, organization, maintenance and compliance of classified systems in accordance with NISPOM, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DCSA Assessment & Authorization Guide. Provide day-to-day technical support to classified IS including adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices. Troubleshoot systems as necessary. Mitigate vulnerabilities on information systems to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures while reporting any discrepancies to the ISSM, ISSO and/or FSO. Manage/schedule IS patching, updating, and scanning based on vulnerabilities and threats or regulatory compliance; maintain the day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring for all systems. Manage user access and support user technical requirements. Assist with information systems incident response. The Opportunities of Employee-Ownership Providing important support to various projects and key systems across the company. Salary ranges between $65,000-$100,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria. Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes: Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time. Paid Time Off 401(k) Plan with company match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program Health and Dental Insurance Dependent Care Assistance Plan Health Care Reimbursement Plan Employee Referral Bonus Program Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program Relocation Assistance Required qualifications: Associates degree (or Higher) in an Information Technology-related field; or three years of relevant information systems security experience. Experience maintaining information system technology (i.e., Windows, Linux, etc.) Must have, or be able to obtain, Security+ or equivalent certifications Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* Preferred, but not required, experience in the following: Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance Hold a current DOD Information Assurance Workforce (IAWF) Level I (or higher) IAT certification(s) ( g. , GSEC, Network+, Security+, SSCP, CCNA-Security, CISA, GCIH, CGED, CISSP, CASP) Working knowledge of Linux Experience with administration and maintenance of DoD Classified Information Systems. Experience with DISA STIGs Experience with ACAS/Tenable Nessus Experience with Cisco network devices Experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V, VMWare, etc. *Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government. Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law. This job is not available to residents of New York City because of local law restrictions there. Drug Testing Employer www.sonalysts.com