Security Analyst

Security Analyst

Madison, WI/ Remote Contract

The service being provided through this RFS will be responsible for developing and maintaining system security plans, ensuring compliance with DWD policy, standards and regulatory requirements, and conducting thorough security assessments to safeguard our organization's information assets. Responsibilities:

• Services will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for the creation and maintenance of SSPs and ensure that security controls are properly documented and implemented to mitigate identified risks.
• Services will conduct security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls.
• Services will also be involved with updating IT security policies & procedures, participating in the audits, assisting team with compliance security & risk assessment and working with team to remediate findings.

Top 3 Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of NIST standards (8-10 years)
• Developing comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-53 (8 Years)
• Conducting security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls (8 Years)

Nice to Have Skills:

• Technical Writing
• Understanding of IRS 1075, SSA security, or other regulatory requirements
• Experience with creating, maintaining IT policy and procedures
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) preferred