Junior Cybersecurity Analyst - 3346195

You've stumbled upon the rare B Corp government contractor! At TCG, we aim to prove that businesses can be good to their employees and responsible to their community while being profitable. We're an award-winning IT solutions provider to the Federal government. We are seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team.

TCG is pleased to offer remote employment in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OR, PA (excluding the City of Philadelphia), SC, TN, UT, VA, WV, and WI.

US Citizenship is required for this role. In addition, the selected applicant must submit to a government background investigation and be favorably adjudicated before their first day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cybersecurity Analyst will work with our government client to provide operational and policy support for ensuring the security of critical information systems. You will do the following:

• Maintain a System Security Dashboard
• Monitor COTS products and Open-Source products used in the OMB environment for new security vulnerabilities or patches and notify the relevant stakeholders including the COR if any are identified
• Actively monitor for security threats including hacking attempts, DOS attacks, and other common industry threats.
• Develop and maintain custom scripts and minor applications that improve the efficiency or functionality of the OMB Security Team
• Provide operational and policy support for ensuring the security of the OMB information systems, including support of strategic and readiness planning initiatives
• Cleaning up data spills and attending briefings on current security threats will require personnel to acquire and maintain an active security clearance at the TS/SCI level

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year in a security or technical role
• Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity, and a clear appreciation of end customer needs
• Expertise in IT security implementation and compliance in a Federal government environment
• One to two years of experience working with Zabbix or similar monitoring tools
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity and a "helping others helps us all" personality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including technical documentation
• Comfort working directly with senior Federal technical staff

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills in a complex IT environment
• Experience with information gathering and information monitoring, working knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Ability to create system documentation for ongoing system management
• Experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment, or a CSM certification
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and other MS Office applications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, or related preferred). Experience may be substituted in the absence of a degree.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is a job requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be available for those not vaccinated due to health reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.

TCG does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, caste, or veteran status.

Our B Corp mission is reflected in our benefits, including offerings like health care, 401K match, parental leave, adoption assistance, financial planning services, student loan repayment assistance, and training budget, among others. There's more, see for yourself.

TCG is recognized for treating employees well, in fact, in 2022 The Washington Post named TCG as a "Top Workplace" for the 8th straight year, and Fortune magazine named TCG on their best workplace lists for the sixth year in a row, based on how our employees feel about the company, the benefits TCG offers, and the work/life balance that our staff are able to achieve. And our CEO was ranked best, by virtue of TCG employees' votes, among all midsize companies in the Washington Post Top Workplace survey.

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Internal title/grade: Data Analyst, Grade 4

All individuals being hired to work for TCG must submit to, and successfully pass, a pre-employment background investigation prior to reporting for their first day of work. The pre-employment background investigation will include verification of employment and education, as well as, a criminal and DMV check.

Additional documentation and background checks will also be required for positions that require clearance from the Federal government.