What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Security Analyst position at Tri-Force Consulting Services Inc?
Job Details
Job Title: IT Security Analyst
Client: Virginia Information Technology Agency
Duration: 06 Months
Location: Richmond, VA
NOTE: This is hybrid role with 3 days - on site - 2 days - remote and candidate ust be available for onsite interview.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze the securityimpact of application, configuration, and infrastructure changes to ensurecompliance with the security standard as part of the change managementlifecycle.
- Assess theconfigurations of applications, servers, and network devices for compliancewith the security standard.
- Analyze and document how the implementation ofa new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture ofthe current environment.
- Assess and document the security impact andrisks of newly discovered vulnerabilities in the environment.
- Coordinate resolution of application andinfrastructure security vulnerabilities with System Owners, IT, and vendors.Track resolution of vulnerabilities and provide regular updates to management.
- Coordinate resolution of endpoint security vulnerabilities with users and provide regular updates to management.
- Respond to, and investigate, security incidents and provide thorough post-event analyses.
- Perform internal application penetration testing, document findings, and recommend improvements to improve the organization s security posture.
- Complete annual password security audits and coordinate completion of agency wide user access audits in compliance with the security standard.
- Determine the protection needs (i.e., securitycontrols) for the information system(s) and network(s) and documentappropriately.
- Create and maintain desk procedures and process documentation for all responsibilities.
Required Skills:
- NIST 800-53 rev 5 and/or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) specifications for an information security management system.
- Software development lifecycle, vulnerability management processes, role-based authentication methodologies, etc.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C , C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, and/or COBOL.
- Expertise in using automated vulnerability scanners like Nessus, Qualys, Retina, and/or Tenable.
- Familiarity with web application security testing tools like Burp Suite, Fortify, and/or AppScan.
- Basic scripting skills (e.g. WDL, VBScript, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python) for automation
- IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Pentest and/or CompTIA Security )
If you are: bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction, enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client, so get back to us and tell us why you think you are a fit.
About Us:
Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services () has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity,increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence.
Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.
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