Continuous Monitoring Analyst

Leidos

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Alexandria, VA
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15 days ago
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TL;DR · Continuous Monitoring Analyst

The Continuous Monitoring Analyst is responsible for overseeing and monitoring authorized IT systems throughout their lifecycle to evaluate security posture impacts. The role involves analyzing system changes, assessing the effectiveness of security controls, and developing the DISA RE5 ConMon Strategy and Standard Operating Procedures. Day-to-day tasks include performing automated and manual security control monitoring, designing reusable dashboards, creating alerts for anomalous activities, and ensuring RMF packages in eMASS comply with auditor standards. The position requires proficiency with Axonius, Splunk, ACAS, Microsoft Defender, and HBSS/ESS to track compliance, POA&M status, and asset management. Candidates must possess knowledge of the RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253. The work focuses on maintaining security posture for enterprise systems by monitoring vulnerabilities, threats, and system hardening within a complex technical environment.

What you'll do

  • Analyze system changes to determine security impact and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls.
  • Monitor enterprise and system-level security controls using tools like Axonius, Splunk, ACAS, and HBSS/ESS.
  • Develop and maintain the DISA RE5 ConMon Strategy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Perform automated and manual monitoring of information systems to provide real-time security status reports.
  • Design and manage reusable dashboards to track system health, performance, and compliance data.
  • Create alerts for anomalous activities or threat detections to notify relevant personnel automatically.
  • Ensure ConMon-related controls are properly implemented in RMF packages within the eMASS system.
  • Coordinate with administrators to resolve credentialing issues and alert leadership of negative security posture changes.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility is required prior to start.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience in a cybersecurity or network security position.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAM II or IAT II certification.
  • High-level understanding of Splunk with experience building and managing dashboards.
  • Understanding of RMF process, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Knowledge of security architecture, system hardening, Vulnerability Management Programs, and intrusion detection/prevention.
  • Experience as a network intrusion analyst or SOC analyst (preferred); experience with tools like MDE, ACAS, HBSS, or Axonius (preferred).

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