Security Analyst Consultant

Short Description

The SCDHHS Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible the Security and Compliance of SCDHHS Information Systems and Data. OCS 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 leadthe 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.).

• 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.

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

1. 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

2. Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of SCDHHS 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), 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.