Data Security Analyst, Junior
- Assist in developing or modifying data security requirements to protect sensitive and mission-critical information.
- Determine what data can be safely stored in vulnerable or distributed environments, applying risk-based decision-making.
- Support the design of data protection procedures that account for system capacity, performance limitations, and operational constraints.
- Analyze data structures and information flows to help create sensitivity-based data segregation protocols, ensuring secure access by authorized individuals or processes.
- Participate in quality assurance evaluations of data security controls and documentation.
- Assess vulnerabilities related to malware, cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and internal misuse.
- Review and support the validation of data access rules for departments, managers, and technical teams.
- Analyze access footprints, including user behavior, access times, and access locations, to identify anomalies or potential security risks.
- Support NIWC Pacific’s PNT Division by assisting with the secure handling, storage, and transmission of PNT-related data, models, and technical artifacts.
- Collaborate with PNT engineers, analysts, and cybersecurity personnel to ensure data security requirements align with Navy and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Assist in developing and maintaining PNT-specific data protection protocols, ensuring compliance with mission, operational, and classification requirements.
- Provide data security support during PNT program reviews, technical discussions, and risk assessments.
- Contribute to incident response activities related to PNT data systems, including documentation and preliminary analysis.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- An advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.
- Zero (0) to three (3) years of directly applicable experience in data security, cybersecurity, or information assurance.
- Foundational understanding of data classification, access control, vulnerability assessment, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Ability to analyze data structures, access logs, and system behaviors to identify risks or anomalies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a technical, mission-driven environment.
- Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or NIWC programs (internships, academic projects, or early-career roles count).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF, NIST 800-53, DoD 8500-series, or Navy cybersecurity policies.
- Exposure to mission-critical or high-sensitivity data environments.
- Interest in developing deeper expertise in PNT systems, cybersecurity engineering, or data protection.
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