Senior Information Security Analyst (ISSO)

  • Austin, TX
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Information Security
Information Security Management
Information Technology
Information Systems
Risk Assessment
NIST
Cyber Security
Data Security
System Security
ISSO
Security+

Job Details

Role: Senior Information Security Analyst (ISSO)

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Austin, TX 78744 (Onsite: This position requires candidates to be in onsite 4-5 days a week.)

Must have a minimum of a Security + or equivalent certifications.

Summary:

Work involves planning, implementing, and monitoring security measures using the NIST Risk Management Framework and Texas security frameworks for information systems and infrastructures. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DUTIES

  • The essential duties for this contract include
  • Coordinates the implementation of system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
  • Confers with users to discuss issues such as account permission and data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
  • Advises management and users regarding security configurations and procedures.
  • Develops and recommends plans to safeguard information systems from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Participates in the development of information technology disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
  • Performs and reviews technical security assessments and reviews of new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
  • Researches, evaluates, and recommends systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches.
  • Performs related work as assigned.

Required Skills:

  • 9 Years Experience in common information security management frameworks such as the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Texas Information Security Standards.
  • 8 Years Experience conducting and documenting risk assessments and associated reports and supporting documentation.
  • 10 Years working in security as an ISSO or equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum of a Security + or equivalent certifications.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • 9 Years Experience working with critical timelines.
  • 8 Years Experience bridging the technology gap for owners and custodians
  • Excellent written and verbal communication. Fluent in the English language.
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