Security Analyst - Consultant

Date Posted: 03/27/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 480337

Job Title: Security Analyst - Consultant

Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29202

Work Model: Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 75.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Configuration Management, Firewall, IBM System architect, Linux, Risk Management, SQL

Job Description

***Only qualified Security Analyst - Consultant located in the COLUMBIA, SC area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

1. BS degree in computer science or similar discipline.

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

PREFERRED EDUCATION/ EXPERINCE:

1. Bachelor's in a related area or 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1. Must have a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy

2. 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

3. Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program

4. Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems

5. Prior Health Information Technology experience

7. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

8. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors

9. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines

10. Experience and training with eGRC solutions

11. Ability to engage diverse audiences of varying technical and non-technical skill-levels to ensure effective alignment of technical requirements to business objectives

12. Ability to collaborate and coordinate efforts amongst multiple teams and vendors in fulfillment of client initiatives

13. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment

14. 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

15. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture

16. Ability to absorb, retain and communicate complex processes

17. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

The Client is responsible the Security and Compliance of Information Systems and Data. Client 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 Security Risk and Compliance Manager 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 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), 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 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 a desirable for this position:

1. RSA Archer

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:

1. Perform detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests in order 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

2. Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of client security and compliance efforts

3. Audit and assess internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information system security controls

4. Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, System Center Service Manager (Ticketing system), RSA Archer eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered during Audit and Assessment activities or other OCS efforts

5. Perform security and compliance reviews of Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, Data Usage/Sharing Agreements, and other types of documents

and artifacts

6. Serve as primary point of contact for third-party audits and/or assessments of agency and business partner systems

7. Collaborate with agency leadership, business partners, and other parties/ stakeholders to provide recommendations for security and compliance risk mitigation efforts

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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