Information Security Analyst

Job Description:

Intel's Government Information Technology and Security organization enables Intel to win United States Government business by providing secure products, solutions, and services that meet U.S. regulatory requirements. The GITS team is part of Intel's Information Security organization and supports the unique IT information Security and Compliance requirements for Intel Federal LLC, a subsidiary of Intel that delivers products and/or services to the US Government (USG). As part of the GITS team, you will help us grow our secure solution suite to meet U.S. Government requirements for data safeguarding.

The Government IT and Security organization is seeking an Information Security Analyst to support Intel's United States Government contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring IT systems are securely deployed, properly managed, and operated in full compliance with established policies and standards.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in security reviews, inspections, and process improvement initiatives.
• Install and harden IT systems in accordance with security and compliance standards.
• Remediate vulnerabilities identified in scans within required timelines.
• Monitor, configure, and maintain deployed IT systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Apply knowledge of NIST 800-53, STIGs, and the RMF process to support secure operations, on both Windows and Linux workstations, including the ability to apply baseline configurations, assess control effectiveness, and validate compliance through tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scans, and manual inspection.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, process guides, and IT policies.
• Support continuous monitoring activities to maintain system Authorization to Operate.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including patching and system updates.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to assess, analyze, and respond to security findings.
• Perform general system administration duties at sites, including user account management, system configuration, software installation, routine maintenance, and basic network support.

Qualifications:

The Minimum qualifications are required to be considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a US Government TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry, -or- a High School Diploma with at least 5+ years of relevant experience in the Government Information Technology (IT) and Information Security Industry.
• 3+ years of experience in the following:
• System Administrator role.
• Windows Operating Systems (i.e. Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, etc.) -or- with Linux/UNIX Server and Desktop Operating Systems (i.e. RH 8.x, etc.).
• Life cycle management of Operating Systems and configuration management, in accordance with customer requirements.
• Hardening systems, configuring and managing logging capabilities and performing vulnerability remediation.
• Applying and maintaining information security controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Security Clearance with a minimal of a Secret level.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience implementing and verifying NIST 800-53 security controls on Windows and Linux workstations, utilizing tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scanners, and manual validation techniques to ensure compliance.
• Experience with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-137, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CASP, CISSP), within 6 months of starting the position.
• Security certifications i.e. (Security+, CASP, CISSP) and an OS specific certification.
• Experience with RMF as it relates to Systems Administration.
• Experience using industry-standard security tools for audit reduction, vulnerability management, and malware detection, including: ACAS, Tenable Nessus, Splunk, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, EPO, and Trellix.
• Experience with cloud security principles and experience working with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) in environments requiring compliance with federal or DoD security standards.