Information Security Architect

Phone/Skype Hire. Onsite from day 1

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12 months

General Duties and Responsibilities:

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

· Network Design and Information Flow

· System and Data Access Models

· Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)

· Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requests

· 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), 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.

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

· and artifacts.

· Serve as 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.

Skills Needed

· Information security compliance standards

· Cybersecurity

· Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

· HIPAA Security

· Information security principles and practices

· MARS-E

· Information Security

· ITIL

· eGRC solutions

· NIST Security

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

· 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.

· 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.

· 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 in order 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 in order 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.

· BS degree in computer science or similar discipline or 10 years of experience in the field or a in a related area.

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

· 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.

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

Required Education/Certifications:

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

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

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Information security: 10 years (Required)
• * Information security compliance standards: 10 years (Required)
• FISMA, NIST: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $70 - $75