Security Operations Analyst III

Overview The mission of the NIGC is to (1) promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency, and strong tribal governments; (2) maintain the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensure that Tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities. Background The National Indian Gaming Commission was created by Congress through the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-497). The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) established the NIGC as an independent federal agency within the Department of the Interior (DOI). IGRA was enacted with the express purpose to support and promote tribal economic development, self sufficiency, and strong tribal governments through the operation of gaming on Indian Lands. IGRA provides a legal framework structured to safeguard tribes as the primary beneficiaries of their gaming operations, shield Indian gaming from corrupting influences, and ensure that the games offered are fair and honest. IGRA created the NIGC to protect tribal gaming as a means of generating revenue for tribal governance and tribal communities. Responsibilities Perform all security analysis activities according to established standards. Maintain threat awareness and monitor NIGC information systems for exploits and any suspicious activities; analyze aggregated logs and reports from security tools. Develop a daily security analysis and reporting checklist and execute activities identified in the checklist. Evaluate effectiveness of security analysis activities compared to best practices and recommend improvements. Adhere to Continuous Monitoring practices to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls and execute proactive threat hunting activities to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of NIGC information systems. Develop detection and response configuration policies to increase automation and alerting. Develop Incident handling procedures. Execute Incident Response activities to include all associated actions according to theNIGC incident response plan. Validate that sufficient and relevant information is captured and retained from security tools to support actionable security awareness and incident investigations. Collect security operations performance and NIGC security posture management metrics and prepare NIGC threat reports to inform risk management decisions. Qualifications A minimum of six (6) years of continuous experience. Education Relevant IT certifications may be substituted for a formal college degree; however, demonstrated hands-on experience in performing the required tasks is mandatory and may not be substituted. Compensation As this is a proposal position, the final pay rate has not yet been determined. To help us develop a competitive and market-aligned rate for our submission, please indicate your requested hourly rate for this role: Please note: This information will be used solely for proposal development purposes and does not constitute an offer. Location and Work Hours Work shall be performed primarily onsite at the NIGC Headquarters located at 550 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024. . Limited remote work may be authorized at the discretion of the designated Federal Task Manager. The standard work schedule shall be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Benefits and EEO At Ardent Eagle Solutions, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families: Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Matching 401(k) Plan Continuing Education Assistance Paid Time Off This job description is intended to describe the general scope of work and level of work that is needed to perform while on task with Ardent Eagle Solutions. Other duties may be assigned. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles. Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

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