Security Analyst
Brooksource
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Skills
- Marketing Intelligence
- MI
- Regulatory Compliance
- FOCUS
- Recovery
- Cadence
- SSP
- System Security
- Technical Writing
- Documentation
- Communication
- Management
- Mentorship
- Information Security
- Computer Science
- Public Sector
- SAP GRC
- Authorization
- NIST SP 800 Series
- Publications
- Enterprise Software
- Security Controls
- Risk Assessment
- Cyber Security
- CISSP
- CISM
- ISACA
- Security+
Summary
Public Sector Client
Location: Lansing, MI - Hybrid on site Monday and Tuesday
Rate: $45-$55/hr.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support security compliance and authorization activities across an enterprise application portfolio. This individual will focus on developing, reviewing, and advancing System Security Plans (SSPs) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities while helping application teams navigate security requirements and processes.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience working within NIST security frameworks and controls, with a proven ability to translate security requirements into practical requirements for specific applications and environments.
This position will serve as a subject matter expert and mentor across the application portfolio, working directly with customers, application teams, and security stakeholders to bring applications through the appropriate security and authorization cadence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the development, review, and completion of System Security Plans (SSPs) across the application portfolio.
- Work with application owners and customers to ensure SSPs comprehensively address applicable security requirements.
- Support applications through the Authority to Operate (ATO) process and help establish or restore appropriate authorization cadence.
- Translate NIST requirements and security controls into practical, application-specific requirements and recommendations.
- Review SSP documentation in detail to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas requiring additional evidence or remediation.
- Develop and maintain security documentation necessary to advance applications through the authorization process.
- Work directly with customers and application teams to explain security requirements and assist them in addressing deficiencies.
- Learn the organization's application environment and security processes and become a trusted SME for NIST, SSP, and ATO activities.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other security professionals and application teams across the portfolio.
- Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and repeatability within the SSP and ATO processes.
- 5+ years of professional cybersecurity or information security experience.
- Multiple years of hands-on experience working with NIST security frameworks, controls, and requirements.
- Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
- Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Experience developing and managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls and how they apply to applications and enterprise environments.
- Ability to interpret security requirements and translate them into practical, application-specific requirements.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work directly with both technical teams and business/customer stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple applications and security activities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide guidance to other security professionals.
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience working within a State Government or public-sector cybersecurity environment.
- Experience with Keylight or similar GRC/security authorization platforms.
- Experience working with NIST SP 800-53 or related NIST publications.
- Experience supporting enterprise application portfolios with numerous concurrent ATOs.
- Experience working with security control assessments, evidence collection, risk assessments, and remediation activities.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Security+, or equivalent.
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- Posted 15 hours ago
Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.
Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Partnerships:
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
- AWS Partner
- Salesforce Partner
- Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
- Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
- Tableau Services Partner
- Snowflake Partner
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner
Awards (Extended):
- Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
- Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
- 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
- Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
- Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
- Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
- Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
- Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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