IT ISSO/ Security Analyst - Consultant

Security Analyst - Consultant (ISSO)The client is looking for a Security Analyst - Consultant (ISSO) in Columbia, SC. The interview process consists of two rounds, virtual and in person. The contract duration is 12 months with a possibility for extension. The work location is fully onsite for five days a week. Candidates must be able to be onsite at the client location starting on the first day of employment. Remote work is not available for this position. The candidate must be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.Experience in security as related to Cloud services and vendor management is considered desirable for this position. Technical knowledge includes hands on experience with any or all of the following technologies: Archer (eGRC), Enterprise NoSQL Database, IBM System 390/zSeries, Linux and Windows servers, Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.General duties and responsibilities include performing detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests, championing the design, development, implementation, and ongoing maturation of Dep security and compliance efforts, auditing and assessing internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information system security controls, utilizing 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, performing security and compliance reviews of Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, Data Usage/Sharing Agreements, and other types of documents and artifacts, serving as primary point of contact for third-party audits and/or assessments of agency and business partner systems, collaborating with agency leadership, business partners, and other parties/stakeholders to provide recommendations for security and compliance risk mitigation efforts.Additional duties include having a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy, 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, ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required, 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 Dep 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.Preferred requirements/skills include a BS degree in computer science or similar discipline or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area, prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.Required skills (rank in order of importance): 1. 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. 2. Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program. 3. Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.Preferred skills (rank in order of importance): 1. 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.Preferred education/certifications: Bachelor's in a related area or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.