Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst
Elizabeth City, NC
Full Time
Junior
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Company Overview:
Apollo Technologies Group, LLC, is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Federal, State, and local government IT service provider, dedicated to helping our customers overcome challenges through innovative solutions; As a trusted partner, we strive to foster long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and mutual growth. We believe in the power of technology to transform industries, improve lives, and have a positive impact on our community 
Job Summary:
Seeking a Risk Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Information Systems Division at the United States Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistic Center. This position is located in Elizabeth City, NC.
Salary: $68,000 - $71,000
Responsibilities/Duties:

• The Risk Analyst, under supervision, will perform risk analysis/risk assessments and define security requirements for all ISD support IT systems.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions to IT system security requirements. As well as gather and organize technical information about existing security products, authorized vulnerability management policies, and procedures.
• Assist the Security Controls Auditor in validating the security controls and the Risk Management Framework (eMASS) inputs for all ISD managed and maintained systems and will conduct an analysis of system vulnerability management, remediation solutions, and develop the necessary plan of action and milestones.
• Ensure the risk analysis is consistent with applicable regulations and policies, while also ensuring the analysis will support internal or external compliance.
• Evaluate, tests, monitor, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and systems such as hardware, firmware, and software.
• Ensure security design, controls, and procedures are aligned with information security standards and are appropriate to mitigate risk of exposure.
• Identifies security violations, determines cause, and implements procedures to prevent future incidents. Under direct supervision, performs routine assignments as an entry level professional. Develops core job competencies with existing procedures by solving standard problems.
• Manage multiple concurrent project tasks, develop schedules, formulate plans and milestones and draft correspondence, reports, white papers, minutes, spreadsheets, communications products, briefs, and other documentation as needed.
• Identify and develop methods, plans, and documents to streamline operating procedures, reports, and systems to improve operations, achieve savings, and encourage long range planning to assure the program/project produces results in a cost-effective manner.

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications
• A Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Risk Management, Cyber Security, Business, Project Management, or a related area OR a High School Diploma with IT certification and one (1) year hands on experience in one in information security control validation.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluency in security control frameworks and risk models including NIST and CMMC.
• Experience performing compliance and control validation with NIST SP 800-171.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to control and facilitate meetings.
• Candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must possess strong oral communication and written comprehension capabilities.
• This is an IAT-II Level/. MUST possess CompTIA SEC+ or equivalent.
• SECRET clearance required.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical / Vision and Dental Plans
• Holiday and Personal Time Off Pay
• 401K plan
• Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program (discussed during the on boarding process)
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs

Apollo Technologies Group, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.