Security Specialist

Overview

On Site
$$45hr - $50hr
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Security Specialist

Job Details

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a compliance program aligned with AOC Information Security policies, procedures, privacy standards, and applicable state and federal laws.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the Information Security and Privacy Program in achieving compliance objectives.
  • Conduct internal audits and assessments; report findings to the CTO and CISO.
  • Draft and maintain agency-wide privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines to support data minimization and least privilege access.
  • Enforce privacy mandates related to agency operations and legal obligations.
  • CollaboXX with IT, Legal, Human Resources, and external agencies to foster privacy awareness.
  • Oversee and implement corrective action plans resulting from compliance audits.
  • Develop and conduct privacy-related training for agency staff.
  • Continuously assess services and programs to ensure minimum necessary data disclosures.
  • Perform periodic privacy risk assessments and ongoing compliance audits.
  • Investigate and respond to privacy-related incidents and breach reports.
  • Address inquiries and complaints related to privacy from internal and external stakeholders.
Requirement/Must Have:
  • Experience using Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.
  • Experience with incident response procedures.
  • Understanding of HIPAA, NIST 800-53 (r4 or later), and CJI state/federal privacy guidelines.
  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity and privacy legal compliance requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics for various audiences.
  • Experience in IT auditing or highly regulated environments.
  • Background in implementing compliance programs within matrixed organizations.
  • Effective presenter in both one-on-one and large group settings.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
  • DemonstXXd success in project management and strategic planning.
  • Ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Technically adept with electronic data platforms.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and related regulations.
Qualification And Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, JD, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Certifications:
  • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
  • Certified Information Privacy Candidateager (CIPM).
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).
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