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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior Information System Security Officer - **Company:** New Directions Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Ridgecrest, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $99,840.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Information Security Management, Local Area Networks, Security Content Automation Protocol, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=65674882068ad9ed ## About the Role Due to customer requirements, U.S Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoW Security Clearance for duration of employment. B.S. in Computer / Information Technology / Information Assurance, or equivalent academic/technical training/certification; 2 to 3 years of experience in computer systems security, and/or related area of expertise; compliance or ability to become compliant to DoD 8570.01-M levels; possession of Security+ certification, or completion of Security+ within a designated timeframe; and a minimum of one of the following certifications: A+CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+CE, or SSCP are required for this position. Additional desired qualification: CEH In addition, a Cybersecurity Analyst I must possess the following qualifications: * Conceptual knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, STIG, Cyber Risk Assessment (CRA), and Cyber Table Top (CTT) or related process * Robust conceptual and practical understanding of IT Infrastructure designs, technologies, products, and services * Experience supporting various system configurations such as standalone, local area networks (LANs), and wide area networks (WANs) * Demonstrated strong communication skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively with the customer and Cybersecurity Engineering Support Team * Demonstrated experience in planning, designing, executing, and assessing discussion-based exercises * Ability to plan, organize, and work under strict deadlines ## Description Under close supervision, a Cybersecurity Analyst I performs a variety of fundamental cybersecurity tasks in securing information systems and maintaining the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure operational environment to include developing and updating system security plans (SSPs), developing plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), managing and controlling changes to the systems, conducting audits, providing incident response, vulnerability assessments, and assessing the security impact of security and non-security-relevant changes. Work is at an entry level, involves deadlines, and generally supports members of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team. 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