Security Analyst – Information Systems Security Officer
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Security Analyst
By Light Professional IT Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Utilize a GRC tool such as eMASS for risk management.
- Review and update security documentation and support vulnerability management.
- Respond to security incidents and provide detailed incident reports.
- Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
- Stay current on latest intelligence in order to anticipate security breaches.
- Review system weakness and identify vulnerabilities in the system by conducting regular audits.
- Review and track Nessus, Database, and Fortify Scan findings.
- Be comfortable with audit, security, FISMA, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and HITECH requirements.
- Communicate complex and technical information to non-technical staff efficiently and clearly.
- Conduct routine audits such as user access and permissions, matrix reporting for vulnerability remediation efforts, tracking Plan of Action and Milestones. NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework and NIST SP 800-53 requirements analysis
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in managing security programs for a variety of IT products, systems and networks both small and large and complex.
- Ability to ensure that records are maintained, security updates are promulgated, and staff are properly briefed.
- Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
- Experience with network architecture, topology, and protocols and familiarity with both operation systems and cloud platforms.
- Experience in coordinating with organizational security teams to ensure program consistency and compliance with all security requirements.
- Knowledge of organizational and agency level security requirements and ensures that systems and personnel comply with these standards.
- NIST 800-53 and Certification and Accreditation experience required.
- Must have comprehensive knowledge on the various levels of information security requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Education & Training
- Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
risk managementvulnerability managementsecurity documentationincident responseauditingnetwork architecturenetwork protocolssecurity program managementinformation security requirementsFISMA compliance
Soft skills
communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsteam coordination
Certifications
NIST 800-53Certification and Accreditation
