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

• 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.

• 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