Network Security Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc.•Austin, TX

About The Position

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Network Security Analyst to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: Highly competitive pay rates Local support staff for responsive, personal service Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) Life insurance A 401(K) plan with company match Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks. Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. A network security analyst ensures that information systems and computer networks are secure. This includes protecting the company against hackers and cyber-attacks, as well as monitoring network traffic and server logs for activity that seems unusual. Additionally, these analysts are responsible for finding vulnerabilities in the computer networks and creating recommendations for how to minimize these vulnerabilities. The network security analyst investigates security breaches, develops strategies for any security issues that arise, and utilizes the help of firewalls and antivirus software to maintain security. DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility. Client requires an experienced Network Security Analyst II – System Security & Risk Specialist to support enterprise cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) operations. The contractor will support System Security Plan (SSP) development, Security Assessments (SA), and Risk Assessments (RA) across client's application and infrastructure portfolios. The contractor will work directly with program areas, Information Owners (IO), Information Custodians (IC), technical teams, and the CISO Office to ensure security documentation, assessments, and risk records are completed in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIR Security Control Standards, and client's CISO Office procedures. RSA Archer GRC serves as the system of record for SSPs, SAs, RAs, risks, POA&Ms, and compliance reporting.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity GRC, system security planning, or information assurance.
Hands-on experience developing System Security Plans (SSPs), conducting Security Assessments, and facilitating Risk Assessments.
Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and NIST NIST Risk Management Framework.
Experience using GRC platforms (RSA Archer preferred).
Experience working with Information Owners and Custodians.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently on complex assignments.
Must pass background check.
Must comply with client confidentiality and security requirements.
At least one of: CompTIA Security+ GIAC GSEC CAP CISSP

Nice To Haves

Experience in state or federal government cybersecurity programs.
Familiarity with DIR Security Control Standards.
Experience supporting ATO and continuous monitoring.
CRISC or CISA certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans for client applications and systems.
Work with program teams, Information Owners, and Custodians to gather control implementation evidence.
Ensure System Security Plans align with NIST, DIR, and client's CISO Office standards.
Plan and conduct Security Assessments to validate implementation and effectiveness of security controls.
Review technical, administrative, and operational evidence.
Document assessment results and track remediation activities.
Facilitate Risk Assessment workshops with Information Owners and Custodians.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact.
Document risks, mitigation plans, and Risk-Based Decisions in RSA Archer.
Maintain security artifacts, risks, and remediation plans in RSA Archer GRC.
Support system authorization (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring.
Prepare audit and oversight evidence.
Produce leadership reports and security posture metrics.
Serve as liaison between program areas, technical teams, and CISO Office leadership.
Provide guidance and training on System Security Plans, Security Assessments, and Risk Assessment processes.
Completed and updated System Security Plans (SSPs)
Documented Security Assessment reports and findings
Completed Risk Assessments and Risk-Based Decisions
RSA Archer risk and compliance records
Remediation tracking and status reports
Audit-ready security documentation packages