What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Analyst position at Datamanusa?

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Job Details:
Title: Security Analyst
Duration: 12 Months (with high possibility of extension)
Location: Columbia, SC, (Onsite)
(Note: Need W2 candidate only, and he/she must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense).

Scope Of the Project:

) The Client Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible the Security and Compliance of 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.)

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), and 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 the 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 of the following technologies would be considered desirable for this position:

1. Archer (eGRC)
2. Enterprise NoSQL Database
3. IBM System 390/zSeries
4. Linux and Windows servers
5. Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure
6. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
7. Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions

General Duties and Responsibilities:

) Perform detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests to make sound decision-making recommendations, such as:

a. Network Design and Information Flow
b. System and Data Access Models
c. Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)
d. Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requests
e. Vulnerability Management

) Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of SCDHHS 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 the 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 Skills (Rank in Order of Importance):

) 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 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 SCDHHS OCS initiatives.
) Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively 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 Skills:

) Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.
) Bachelors in a related area or 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Required Certifications:

) ISC (2), ISACA, SANS GIAC, and/or other Information Security Certification is required.

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