Data Security Analyst, Junior

Description Job Title: Data Security Analyst, Junior Company: Trimitron Corporation Location: On-site in Norfolk, VA Position Type: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Position Overview: Trimitron Corp is seeking a motivated Data Security Analyst, Junior to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Division. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in data protection, cybersecurity analysis, and information assurance within one of the Navy’s most critical mission areas. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in the cybersecurity field while supporting PNT systems that enable precise navigation, timing, and warfighter readiness.

Key Responsibilities: • 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. Required Qualifications: • 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. Preferred Qualifications: • 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.

Why Join Trimitron Corp.? This position offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense projects, work alongside highly skilled professionals, and engage in challenging systems engineering tasks that directly impact national security operations. Benefits: We offer competitive pay and generous benefits including comprehensive medical insurance package, 401k with company match, employee assistance program and company paid benefits.