Associate Information Security Analyst

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Education:           BS in Information Systems, Computer Science or other related field required; MS in Information Assurance is preferred.

Experience:      College graduate or equivalent; however, at the hiring manager’s discretion, work experience may be substituted for education.

Position Summary:  This unique opportunity is open to for an Associate Information Security Analyst looking to pursue a career in information security. This full-time opportunity will provide the applicant entry-level information security experience with progressive responsibility and experience.  The primary responsibilities will be working with the information security operations team, to include monitoring computer networks for security issues, installing / testing security software, document security issues or breaches, perform continuous data monitoring, and maintaining/enhancing the overall Center security posture.  This position will be hands-on support of the various missions of the EROS (Earth Resources Observation and Science) Center (http://eros.usgs.gov/), located near Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  

Core Responsibilities: 

• Monitor networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs
• Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they may cause
• Assists with investigating virus and malware alerts to determine origin and frequency
• Develop security standards and best practices
• Assists with reviewing security log files
• Attend department meetings to address security issues and solutions
• Assists with other information security related duties
• Participate in information security related reviews
• Ensure proper processes are followed and documentation is properly maintained
• Perform analysis of problems (root cause analysis)

Required Skills:

• Excellent writing skills
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts
• Basic information security / information systems methodology knowledge
• Knowledgeable with security control standards
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Willingness to learn

Desired Skills:

• Unix/Linux knowledge
• Scripting knowledge

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for facility access and user accounts.

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of continuous residency in the US for issuance of a Government Security credential
• This role is in a hybrid environment, allowing for the collaboration with our customer and team.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

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At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations.  Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems.  We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.  We Deliver – Together. ​

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