Mission Objectives ? The Army Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) requires a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to support the protection of critical IT systems that enable military aviation training and operations. In this role, you will assist senior cybersecurity personnel in implementing security controls, monitoring compliance, conducting vulnerability assessments, and supporting incident response activities. You will help ensure AVCOE systems adhere to federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements while supporting the continuous monitoring and improvement of the organization's security posture. This position plays a vital role in protecting sensitive military information and maintaining the integrity of systems essential to AVCOE's training mission.
[Position Responsibility Summary]
- Assist in ensuring AVCOE policy compliance for all IT systems by helping implement technical solutions in accordance with DoD, NETCOM, DISA, TRADOC, AVCOE, and Signal Command requirements.
- Support vulnerability assessment activities by helping review threat and vulnerability reports and assisting with the implementation of security controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Assist with applying Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to AVCOE managed server environments and help perform bi-weekly patch updates.
- Support the development and maintenance of documentation for information assurance/information security incident handling and report suspicious activities in accordance with AVCOE G-6 Cybersecurity Division (CSD) guidance.
- Assist with managing the Army Training & Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) by helping evaluate user network access compliance, processing user changes, and gathering data for compliance reports.
- Support testing of the AVCOE Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and contribute to the preparation of disaster recovery documentation.
- Maintain security documentation including security control implementation details, and system security plans.
- Support implementation and maintenance of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) by performing scans, documenting findings, and assisting with remediation efforts.
- Monitor security information and event management (SIEM) systems for potential security incidents and escalate suspicious activities to senior security personnel.
- Assist with periodic security control assessments and documentation for systems within the AVCOE authorization boundary.
