ONLY W2: Security Analyst with IBM System 390/zSeries: Onsite from Day 1 in Columbia, SC

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 10 day((s))

Skills

ITIL
FISMA
IBM System 390/zSeries

Job Details

Title: Security Analyst (ONLY W2)
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension)
Location: Columbia, SC 29201 (Onsite from Day 1)
No. of Hours/Week: 40

Position Overview

The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will lead and participate in day-to-day security, risk, and compliance activities for complex information systems. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and enhancing security and compliance programs aligned with federal and state policies and regulatory frameworks including FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, and HIPAA.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the ISSO Team Lead within the Office of Cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

Security Program & Compliance Responsibilities

  • Lead and support security, risk, and compliance activities for information systems.
  • Develop, maintain, and assess RMF and A&A artifacts including:
    • System Security Plans (SSPs)
    • Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
    • Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs)
    • Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs)
  • Support and participate in audit, assessment, and authorization activities.
  • Integrate RMF/A&A processes into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party audits and assessments.

Risk Analysis & Architecture Review

  • Perform detailed architectural and risk reviews related to:
    • Network design and information flow
    • System and data access models
    • Firewall rule requests (ports, protocols, services)
    • Configuration management deviation requests
    • Vulnerability management

Audit, Assessment & Documentation

  • Audit and assess internal systems and external partner systems.
  • Review security and compliance aspects of:
    • Contracts
    • Business Associate Agreements
    • Data usage and data sharing agreements
  • Document findings using tools such as Microsoft Office, System Center Service Manager, Archer eGRC, Bizagi, and Atlassian products.

Collaboration & Advisory

  • Act as a cybersecurity consultant to leadership, business units, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Provide security and compliance risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Collaborate across multiple teams and vendors to support cybersecurity initiatives.

Required Skills

  1. 5+ years of IT experience working with and/or auditing:
    • IBM System 390/zSeries
    • Windows and Linux systems
    • Relational and non-relational databases
    • Networking infrastructure
    • Web-based applications
  2. Prior experience working within a FISMA-compliant program
  3. Prior experience working with eGRC systems

Preferred Skills

  1. Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management

Required Education & Certifications

  • ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC, or other Information Security certification (required)

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field OR
  • 10+ years of experience in the field or a related area

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