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SECURITY
Job Details
SECURITY ANALYST - CONSULTANT (INFO SYS SECURITY OFFICER - ISSO)
100% Onsite :
Fully Onsite - 5 days onsite. Candidates must be able to be onsite at Jefferson Square starting on the first day of employment.
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
About the Job
Why is this position open:
Scope of the project:
The client Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible the Security and Compliance of our client Information Systems and Data. OCS seeks an expert Senior ISSO to oversee (and actively participate in) the day-to-day security and compliance requirements of complex information system operating environments. A successful Senior ISSO will lead the establishment, implementation and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on State/Agency Policy/Standards and Regulatory Guidance such as FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, HIPAA, etc.)
Public Sector/Gov't Experience Required?
Yes
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
The Senior ISSO will report to the ISSO Team Lead in OCS and operate as an experienced cybersecurity consultant to client leadership, business units, business partners and vendors.
Security Program Experience:
Leadership experience with CMS MARS-E, ARC-AMPE, or other FISMA Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs), and related interviews and audit/assessment activities to complete and verify these and other RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tasks and artifacts.
Experience with development and integration of RMF/A&A tasks and artifacts in RMF type roles such as; ISSO, Information Security Architect, Security Control Assessor, etc., into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is ideal.
Experience in security as related to Cloud services and vendor management is considered desirable for this position.
Technical Knowledge:
Hands on experience with any or all the following technologies would be considered a desirable for this position:
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge/Skills:
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
Certification Education License Other Skill
ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
100% Onsite :
Fully Onsite - 5 days onsite. Candidates must be able to be onsite at Jefferson Square starting on the first day of employment.
Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.
About the Job
- Duration : 12-month contract with possibility of extension
- Work Location : Jefferson Square, 1801 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Interview Process : 2 rounds, Virtual & In Person
- Job ID: 8248
Why is this position open:
- New position needed to ensure compliance of systems that are subject to state and federal regulations.
- The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for leading Security, Risk, and Compliance activities in support of new and ongoing Cybersecurity efforts for our client at SC.
- The Senior ISSO will direct the establishment, implementation, and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on Federal, State, and agency policy/standards, in accordance with Regulatory Guidance such as FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, HIPAA, etc.) under the client direction. The Senior ISSO must be a strong oral and written communicator, eager to interact with the client staff, multiple business units, stakeholders and vendors.
- The ideal Senior ISSO will be a motivated, results-oriented professional, whose contributions can be made with little to no supervision.
- Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated team members will find this position attractive.
Scope of the project:
The client Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible the Security and Compliance of our client Information Systems and Data. OCS seeks an expert Senior ISSO to oversee (and actively participate in) the day-to-day security and compliance requirements of complex information system operating environments. A successful Senior ISSO will lead the establishment, implementation and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on State/Agency Policy/Standards and Regulatory Guidance such as FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, HIPAA, etc.)
Public Sector/Gov't Experience Required?
Yes
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
The Senior ISSO will report to the ISSO Team Lead in OCS and operate as an experienced cybersecurity consultant to client leadership, business units, business partners and vendors.
Security Program Experience:
Leadership experience with CMS MARS-E, ARC-AMPE, or other FISMA Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs), and related interviews and audit/assessment activities to complete and verify these and other RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tasks and artifacts.
Experience with development and integration of RMF/A&A tasks and artifacts in RMF type roles such as; ISSO, Information Security Architect, Security Control Assessor, etc., into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is ideal.
Experience in security as related to Cloud services and vendor management is considered desirable for this position.
Technical Knowledge:
Hands on experience with any or all the following technologies would be considered a desirable for this position:
- Archer (eGRC)
- Enterprise NoSQL Database
- IBM System 390/zSeries
- Linux and Windows servers
- Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests in order to make sound decision making recommendations, such as:
- Network Design and Information Flow
- System and Data Access Models
- Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)
- Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requests
- Vulnerability Management
- Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of our client security and compliance efforts.
- Audit and assess internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information system security controls.
- Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, System Center Service Manager (Ticketing system), Archer eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered during Audit and Assessment activities or other OCS efforts.
- Perform security and compliance reviews of Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, Data Usage/Sharing Agreements, and other types of documents
and artifacts. - Serve as primary point of contact for third-party audits and/or assessments
of agency and business partner systems - Collaborate with agency leadership, business partners, and other parties/ stakeholders to provide recommendations for security and compliance risk mitigation efforts.
Required Knowledge/Skills:
- Must have a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy.
- 5+ years of experience in IT working with and/or auditing IBM System 390/zSeries, Windows, Linux, Databases (Relational and Non-Relational), Networking Infrastructure, and Web-based Applications.
- Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.
- Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.
- Prior Health Information Technology experience.
- ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Experience and training with eGRC solutions.
- Ability to engage diverse audiences of varying technical and non-technical skill-levels to ensure effective alignment of technical requirements to business objectives.
- Ability to collaborate and coordinate efforts amongst multiple teams and vendors in fulfillment of our client OCS initiatives.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment.
- Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.
- Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
- Ability to absorb, retain and communicate complex processes.
- Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge.
Preferred Requirements/Skills:
- BS degree in computer science or similar discipline or 10+ years of experience in the field or a in a related area.
- Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.
Required Skills (rank in order of Importance):
- 5+ years of experience in IT working with and/or auditing IBM System 390/zSeries, Windows, Linux, Databases (Relational and Non-Relational), Networking Infrastructure and Web-based Applications.
- Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.
- Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.
- Prior Health Information Technology experience.
- Risk management experience
Certification Education License Other Skill
ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required
Preferred Skills (rank in order of Importance):
- Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management
- Bachelor's in a related area or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:
- Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401 (K)
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