Information Security Analyst
Tharros is hiring an Information Security Analyst in Patuxent River, MD to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Cyber Warfare Department, performing Information Assurance, RMF, vulnerability assessment, and cyber risk mitigation for Navy networks, systems, and mission infrastructure. Requires an active TS clearance and 3+ years of IA experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Patuxent River, MD, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Active TS clearance, SCI-eligible
- 3+ years of experience as an Information Assurance professional
- BS Degree OR Approved DoD Training Course OR intermediate-level certification (CASP+, Sec+, PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+)
- Ability to produce accurate technical documentation supporting cybersecurity, RMF, and vulnerability management
- IAT Level II
Nice to have
- Senior-level judgment and RMF depth; ability to lead analysts supporting DoD/Government platforms, weapons systems, or IT infrastructure
Full description
Tharros is seeking a Information Security Analyst to support the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Cyber Warfare Department. The analyst will support assigned cybersecurity, Information Assurance, RMF, vulnerability assessment, and cyber risk mitigation activities for Navy networks, systems, data, and mission infrastructure.
The Information Security Analyst will coordinate team tasking, track technical progress, support project planning, and help align cybersecurity execution with Government mission priorities. The role requires senior-level judgment, RMF depth, and the ability to lead analysts supporting DoD or other Government Agency platforms, weapons systems, or IT infrastructure environments.
- Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for computer networks and information systems.
- Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and direct development of mitigation strategies.
- Oversee implementation of security controls that protect digital files and electronic infrastructure.
- Perform Information Assurance and Cyber Security activities across assigned task areas.
- Support RMF activities, including control assessment, package development, artifact review, POA&M support, and authorization documentation.
- Review vulnerability data, security documentation, risk assessments, and authorization artifacts for technical quality.
- Support cyber forensic analysis in response to cyber threats in hardware and software environments.
- Coordinate with Government technical personnel, program leadership, and contractor team members on cyber risk and authorization matters.
- Active TS, SCI-eligible
- 3+ years of experience as an Information Assurance professional
- BS Degree OR Approved DoD Training Course OR intermediate-level certification (CASP+, Sec+, PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+)
- Ability to produce accurate technical documentation in support of cybersecurity, RMF, and vulnerability management activities.
- IAT Level II