← Back to Jobs
Administrative
Information Systems Security Analyst with Security Clearance
Cornerstone DefenseDahlgren, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid Information Systems Security Analyst role at Cornerstone Defense offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your cybersecurity expertise while contributing to critical national defense missions. You'll thrive in this position if you possess a strong understanding of security principles and enjoy tackling complex challenges within a supportive and reputable organization. Apply now to leverage your skills and Secret clearance for impactful work.
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Title: Information Systems Security Analyst Location: Dahlgren, VA *Clearance: *Active Secret Clearance needed to apply * Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Benefits Overview : Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services * * Four (4) years of experience in Cybersecurity. Core Competencies * Cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management processes * Encryption algorithms (IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE, MD5, SHA, 3DES) * Data backup/recovery tools and disaster recovery planning * Host/network access controls (ACLs) * Incident response and intrusion detection methodologies * Network traffic analysis and protocols (TCP/IP, OSI, ITIL) * System/application threats (buffer overflow, cross-site scripting, SQL injection) * Security architecture and enterprise reference models * National/international cybersecurity laws, policies, and ethics * Penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques Technical Proficiency * Networking concepts, protocols, and security methodologies * System performance monitoring and ISO standards * System life cycle management, software security, usability * System/server administration and engineering methods * Server/client operating systems * Network security architecture (topology, defense-in-depth) * Network systems management tools * System administration, network, and OS hardening techniques * Cloud computing models (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) and cloud security strategies * Data security standards (PII, PCI, PHI) Leadership & Management * Information security and project management principles * Resource management techniques * Risk assessment and mitigation processes * Secure acquisitions, procurement, and supply chain risk management * IT supply chain security and compliance with laws, directives, and guidelines * Organizational risk tolerance and management approaches * Critical IT procurement requirements
Similar jobs
Personnel Security Specialist
MANTECH · Los Angeles, United States
13 minutes agoInformation System Security Specialist II with Security Clearance
Athena Technology Group · Philadelphia, United States
58 minutes agoCyber Security Analyst III with Security Clearance
Abacus Technology · Sumter, United States
58 minutes agoInformation Systems Security Engineer - SME with Security Clearance
Agile Defense, Inc. · Washington, United States
58 minutes ago$175k - $190k/yrCleared Cyber Analyst with Security Clearance
General Atomics · Rome, United States
58 minutes agoForensic & Malware Lead with Security Clearance
NewGen Technologies · Washington, United States
58 minutes ago