Security Operations Center Analyst

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Title: Medicaid Senior IT Privacy and Security Analyst

Role type: Contract

Location: Remote

Job Description Summary:

The resource will be responsible for developing the Medicaid Data Warehouse system security plan, supporting audits, and third-party assessments. The resource will focus on ensuring the security posture meets compliance standards by actively participating in internal and external audits, reviewing third-party vendor security practices, and identifying potential risks to mitigate during assessments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain System Security Plans.

• Develop standard operating procedures, controls-related documentation, and other required security documents.

• Prepare for audits: Gather necessary documentation, review security controls, and address any identified gaps before an audit occurs.

• Collaborate with auditors: Provide access to systems and information, answer questions about security practices, and explain control implementation details.

• Collaborate with the State team to prepare for audits and internal assessments.

• Responding to audit findings: Analyzing audit results, developing remediation plans, and tracking progress on addressing identified issues.

• Third-party vendor risk assessment:

• Evaluating the security posture of third-party vendors by reviewing their security policies, procedures, and controls.

• Identifying potential security risks associated with vendor relationships.

• Communicate security concerns to vendors and work with them to implement necessary security improvements.

Required Credentials and Experience:

• Expertise in security frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, and other industry standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls.

• Experience in developing System Security Plans (SSPs) aligned with NIST guidelines.

• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and prioritize security risks, along with a solid understanding of audit methodologies and compliance reporting requirements.

• Broad understanding of network security, system administration, application security, vulnerability management, and data protection technologies.

• Experience interpreting vulnerability assessment reports and remediating security findings.

• Ability to effectively communicate security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership.

• Minimum of seven years in IT security roles, with a preference for candidates who have held management or leadership positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Preferred Credentials and Experience:

· Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

• Experience in MARS-E security guidelines from CMS.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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