CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Cybersecurity Information Security Analyst On-Site: Sioux City, IA Our Team: We are looking for talented people who are enthusiastic about applying technology to deliver innovative outcomes with fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service. Our belief is that our people are the key to success. By encouraging and enabling continued learning, our team members grow to achieve their personal career goals. We are looking for: * Smart people with a passion for technology * Ability to solve challenging business problems * Self-directed professionals * Hunger to continually learn and grow IPTA is looking for qualified candidates to support Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) functions. Successful candidates will provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber (FMA-C) assistance to identify the weapon system's critical information technology architecture and supporting infrastructure that aids the warfighting mission. You must be familiar with the purpose and use of the Mission Assurance Decision Support System (MADSS) and other similar data base repositories, such as the Strategic Mission Assurance Database System (SMADS) and possess an in-depth knowledge of various technical resources pertinent to emerging cyber tools and capabilities required to perform FMA and supporting assessments, including open-source technologies . Additional opportunities may be come available at Scott, Sioux City, Pittsburgh, Rickenbacker, Forbes Field , Homestead, Key Field, M a cDill, JB Andrews, Seymour Johnson, McConnell, NAS JRB Ft Worth, Pease NH, Little Rock AR, Kirtland, Eielson, Wright-Patterson, and Spangdahlem. Responsibilities: * Investigate a diverse collection of network activities in cyberspace in support of command, control, processes, and systems * Develop a strategy to i dentify , evaluate, and minimize risks in the local cyberspace environment that are considered crucial for mission success * Create and implement strategies and techniques to merge and display relevant Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber (MRT-C) , based on essential systems and network services * Assist with FMA-C , identifying , mapping, and developing a defense plan to safeguard MRT-C * Maintain databases to monitor systems, modify user boundaries, and create indexing to make searches easier * Review and provide recommendations for establishing new or revised policies, procedures, objectives , and organization design for the staff, as necessary * Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts * Define / perform vulnerability assessments leveraging threat analysis to scope / prioritize efforts * Document and escalate incidents and perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting Required Qualifications: * DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information system engineering, or related technical discipline in cybersecurity or information technology, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training and work experience * 5 + Years of combined experience * Functional Mission Analysis in Cyberspace processes and associated mapping and defense of Mission-Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace * Information Technology (IT) cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods to investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within a computer network environment or enclave * IT security principles, policies, products and services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications * Commonly applied telecommunications principles, concepts, and methodologies, operating characteristics and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems, processes, and procedures to assess the efficiency of operations and make recommendations involving equipment and system integrity * Active Security Clearance Highly Desired Qualifications /Experience : * 10 years of DoD or USAF experience as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer or Officer with demonstrated leadership abilities IPTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions, including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay-offs, returns from lay-off, terminations, and social and recreational programs on the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our employees have diverse backgrounds, skills, and ideas that collectively contribute to a rich working environment and greater opportunity for innovation. #clearance #dice