Junior System Security Analyst

Junior System Security Analyst (2nd and 3rd Shift Opportunities: 4 PM - 12 AM EST / 12 AM - 8 AM EST)

Overview:
Join our elite cybersecurity team supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and play a vital role in safeguarding national health data. As a System Security Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of protecting critical systems by monitoring, analyzing, and strengthening cybersecurity defenses in a high-stakes, enterprise-level environment. This is your chance to contribute to a mission-driven, fully remote setting, ensuring compliance with federal standards such as HHS, DHS CISA, and FISMA, while utilizing your expertise to make a real-world impact.

Location: 100% Remote
Clearance: NIH Public Trust

Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor and analyze system security to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential breaches.
• Conduct risk assessments and system audits to uncover security gaps.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to enhance system security.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to embed security best practices into architecture and operations.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging cyber threats and adjust security measures proactively.
• Support 24/7 cybersecurity operations to ensure ongoing detection, response, and protection in compliance with federal standards.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on system security analysis.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Splunk and endpoint security solutions such as Microsoft Defender.
• Familiarity with incident response and intrusion detection techniques.
• Understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks including FISMA and NIST.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a remote setting and collaborate with diverse teams.

Nice to Have:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or Security+ are highly advantageous.
• Experience supporting government agency IT operations, especially within health or federal environments.
• Knowledge of security architecture, system virtualization, and multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Tenable, DbProtect, and advanced threat detection methods is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift (4 PM - 12 AM EST or 12 AM - 8 AM EST).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain NIH Public Trust clearance.

Salary Range: $60K - $65K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance

What Blu Omega Can Offer You:

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results driven culture that embrace our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our Nation's mission critical programs

Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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