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LU - Security Analyst 1.19 job at Focused HR Solutions. Columbia, SC. This position is 100% on-site remote work is not available. Our direct client has an opening for a Security Analyst rec 10902-1This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, and is in Columbia, SC, W2 only. Corp to Corps are NOT allowed for this client. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: • The Security Analyst is primarily responsible for assessing and evaluating the organization’s information & cyber security solutions and processes, as well as providing technical advisory to influence the design and implementation of security information technology systems and networks. • The Security Analyst will guide junior analyst (Security Analyst I and II) to identify and address risks, and lead the response to information security issues. • Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures that make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly. Technical Knowledge: • Understanding of information technology and security concepts. • Experience or knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, Linux, Windows, MVS, VMWare), cloud computing, networks, hardware and software platforms, and protocols as they relate to information security. • Experience or knowledge in performing vulnerability assessments, including scanning, analysis of results, and manual validation. • Experience with secure networking technologies such as network firewalls and IDS/IPS technologies, Network Security Monitoring expertise, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. • Experience in information security incident response and risk management. • Experience managing and responding to information security risks, threats and incidents. • Threat and vulnerability management; awareness of current threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and controls to mitigate threats. • Strong working knowledge of applicable internal and/or external regulatory policies, standards, procedures and controls (e.g., Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) MARS-E 2.0, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). • Experience or knowledge with the development and integration of RMF tasks and artifacts into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is ideal. • Experience or knowledge in security as related to multi-tenant, cloud services and vendor interface management would be considered desirable for this position. • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and the functioning of its component protocols, ability to read, and analyze, using various toolsets such as tcpdump, wireshark, etc; how they work and what information they produce will be beneficial in this role. • Understanding basic defense-in-depth principles such as and secure system configuration, network segmentation and malicious code protection is a plus. Information Systems’ Security Experience: • Experience working in a SOC environment is preferred. • Experience in operating and contributing to a security operations center responding to alerts and anomalies, creating and interpreting dashboards and triaging cross-functional teams is preferred. • Hands-on experience in the secure implementation, operation and on-going maintenance of computer systems, software, hardware and networks is preferred. General Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in the day-to-day duties of SOC monitoring activities, tools and processes • Provide hands-on support for OCS security tools • Conduct threat hunts (specialized searches) for evidence of compromise • Monitor security technologies for alerts • Investigating incidents, gathering evidence, and analyzing data • Analyze anomalous activity and potential threats to Agency connected resources • Collaborate with OCS Staff and other agency staff, leadership, business partners and other parties/stakeholders to support security and compliance risk mitigation efforts • Other duties as assigned REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • Must have hands-on experience or educational background in IT System Security or System Administration • Experience with incident response procedures and practices • Must be willing to learn and take on new tasks • Willingness to work independently and as a member of a team • Willingness to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to effectively report on the status of assigned work • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment • Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency • Strong understanding of enterprise operations & secure best practices • Ability to absorb, retain and communicate processes • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • Prior Health Information Technology experience • Centralized Log Management experience • Familiarity with security regulatory requirements and standards (such as NIST 800 series, MARS-E) • Experience performing or supporting information security compliance assessments and audits • Work and/or consulting experience in federal, state, city or local government. SERVER ADMINISTRATION • No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years • Cloud cloud platforms/environments • No 2 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 • YearsHigh School Diploma Yes 1 • Advanced Currently Using 2 - 4 Years • Bachelor's Degree • No 3 Advanced Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years • Technical Certifications No 3 • Advanced Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FIELD, BEST PRACTICES, ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS: • Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years • Consulting Experience No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years • Cybersecurity Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years • Experience in projects involving PCI/NIST security implementations and/or audits. No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 2 - 4 Years • MARS-E No 3 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years • Network Security Penetration Testing No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 1 - 2 Years • Network Security risk/vulnerability assessments No 4 Intermediate Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years • Network Security Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems development/configuration No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years • Networking & Directories INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Yes 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years • Information Security Yes 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 Years • Network security No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years • Linux Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years • Windows Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years • Microsoft Yes 2 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years • Experience working with risk management No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years • Firewall No 1 Advanced Within 5 Years 2 - 4 Years • Software development life cycle (SDLC) No 5 Advanced Within 5 Years 4 - 6 Years • NIST Security Yes 1 Advanced Within 2 Years 4 - 6 Years • Medicaid or healthcare experience No 1 Intermediate Within 10 Years 4 - 6 Years Additional Skills: Incident response – required • Strong understanding of enterprise operations & secure best practices- required • Strong understanding of information technology and security concepts - required By replying to this job advertisement, I agree I want to receive additional job advertisements from Focused HR Solutions, including email, phone and mail to the contact information I am submitting. 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