What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Analyst position at MARS IT?
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Note: Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI before starting the role at their own expense. This role is 100% remote within the state of WI.
Job Description:
- Under the general supervision of the Security Audit and Compliance Section Chief / Deputy CISO, this position provides technical guidance, special analyses and consulting services on the operations and adequacy of security controls and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g. Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Federal Tax Information (FTI), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry (PCI), Social Security Administration (SSA), etc.).
This position is responsible for:
- Reporting on whether electronic information systems operated and used by the client are effectively managed and controlled
- Assessing whether the application and general computer controls are adequate and functioning as intended, especially in the area of privacy and security
- Recommending and, as appropriate, assisting in documenting improvements to existing or design-stage information systems to increase efficiency or adequacy of controls
- Evaluating the adequacy of policies and procedures related to the effective operation and control of the information systems
- Facilitating development of responses to external audit findings and the resolution of IT policy and procedural issues
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and other industry standards for infrastructure services.
- The position requires 4-7 years of experience, familiarity with standard security concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- In addition, this position requires strong communications skills, both verbal and in writing, provides excellent customer service and consulting to internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Top Skills & Years of Experience: (3-4 years for each skill)
- NIST 800-53 Framework
- Considerable knowledge and skill in standard audit procedures, including preparing an audit guide and identifying the steps taken in conducting the audit.
Nice to Have software or tools experience:
- Strong written and verbal skills for translating technical specifications to non-technical individuals.
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