Information Security Analyst (Secret Clearance Required)

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a highly experienced Information Security Analyst to protect organizational systems, applications, and data assets by ensuring secure system design, implementation, and operation. This role is responsible for analyzing security requirements, evaluating system functionality, supporting secure implementation efforts, and ensuring compliance with applicable security standards and policies.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, deep technical experience, and the ability to translate business and user requirements into secure, compliant system solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and analyze system security requirements based on user input and business needs
• Evaluate business requirements and recommend secure technical alternatives
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical and security documentation
• Conduct security testing and validation of development and production software to ensure proper functionality and compliance
• Support the secure implementation and integration of computer systems to meet customer requirements
• Identify system vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and stakeholders to ensure security controls are properly implemented
• Support risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities
• Ensure adherence to applicable cybersecurity frameworks and organizational policies

Required Qualifications:
• Four-year degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a related Information Technology (IT) role
• Experience developing system requirements based on user input
• Experience analyzing business requirements and evaluating technical alternatives
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation
• Experience testing development and production software for correct functionality
• Experience implementing computer systems to meet customer requirements
• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting secure system design within government or regulated environments
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and cybersecurity compliance standards
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments or security control testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

•Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
•Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
•Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
•Strive to achieve results as an organization.
•Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
•Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
•Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
•Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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