The Information Security Analyst completes tasks under general supervision that are designed to ensure security of the organization's networks and information systems to protect against unauthorized access, modification or destruction. Monitor the development of IT security policies and standards and work with other divisions to gain an in-depth understanding of network architectures and system configurations.

• Monitor and analyze Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation. 
• Recognize potential, successful and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information. 
• Evaluate configuration changes that impact the security posture of the Enterprise. 
• Identify, alert and report events regarding intrusions and compromises to the network infrastructure, applications and operating systems.  
• Assess and assist with implementation of countermeasures or mitigating controls. 
• Ensure the integrity and protection of networks, systems and applications by technical enforcement of Enterprise security policies, through monitoring and analysis of vulnerability scans and system log information.
• Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• Must have a Security +CE.
• Bachelor's degree Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university and 4-7 years of related experience. 
• Must have threat hunting experience (data driven, event driven and hybrid).
• Must have experience with incident response methodology and reporting.
• Must be familiar with interpreting results from network/server/application scanning tools, such as Tenable Nessus. 
• Ability to articulate cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and provide recommendations for remediation/risk acceptance.
• PowerShell scripting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of window event logging 
• In-depth knowledge of SIEM operations
• In-depth knowledge of Email Security Appliance 
• In-depth knowledge of Web Security Appliance 
• In-depth knowledge of using Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) 
• In-depth knowledge of Base 64 decoding and encoding 
• Knowledge of emerging security, governance, and continuous monitoring policies such as CJCS manual and SECNAVINST

Travel required: Approximately 10%.

Salary Range: $80K-$120K

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a Secret security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check. 

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation. 

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at jobs@ausgar.com if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.