In-Info Security Analyst-Senior

Job Type: Contract W2

Job Duration: 6 Months

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Work Arrangement: Onsite full-time in IN

We are looking for a Senior Info Security Analyst Resource who will work in the Department of Child Services, Child Support Bureau (CSB) IT Office for the child support systems-Indiana Support Enforcement Tracking System (!SETS) and the future Indiana Verification and Enforcement of Support (INvest) system. Selected resource works as a Security Analyst and performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction and typically reports to the Information Security Manager or higher-level staff.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and keep supervisor informed of status of information security and confidentiality conditions, including problem areas and recommended enhancement;
• Interfaces with user customers to understand their security needs and implement procedures to accommodate them including training and assessment.
• Assists with preparing for security audits (e.g. IRS, SSA, OCSE, FBI, SBOA) and remediating any findings; assists with creating and submitting reports relevant to security audits.
• Develop information security policies and standards for protection of information systems in compliance with state and federal requirements (e.g. IRS, SSA, OCSE, FBI, IOT) and guidelines (e.g. NIST SP 800-53).
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for implementing security polices;
• Recommends appropriate security safeguards to be included during development of new information technology systems and legacy systems;
• Ensures maximum utilization of computer hardware and software features to secure automated systems and associated data;
• Develops and implements procedures for use of information security management software;
• Proposes information security software enhancements;
• Performs periodic audits to assure security policies and standards are being followed and are effective.
• Develops recommendations for enhancements and generates reports where necessary;
• Keeps abreast of new laws and changes affecting privacy standards, network security, cloud security, remote access, and physical security;
• Mentors and provides guidance to new or other staff as needed;
• Assist on other task as assigned.
• Thorough knowledge of information security management tools, policies, and standards of information security procedures;
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy;
• Thorough knowledge of software vulnerabilities, vulnerabilities scanning tools, and vulnerabilities remediation;
• Familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures;
• Ability to develop and maintain information security standards;
• Ability to understand and apply complex computer logic to work;
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of information technologists, including systems administrators, technical support, application development, end users and management;
• Experience in assessing security needs of teams and assist in their security training.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to be a team member as well as a team leader depending on the situation;
• Degree in information security or technology preferred;
• Security certification preferred (e.g. CISSP).
• Network Admin experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• 1 year experience of thorough knowledge of information security management tools, policies, and standards of information security practices
• 1 year experience of thorough knowledge of software vulnerabilities, vulnerabilities scanning tools, and vulnerabilities remediation
• 1 year experience familiarity with domain structures and user authentication
• 1 year experience with the ability to develop and maintain information security standards
• 1 year experience of effectively with wide range of information technologists, including systems administrators, technical support, application development, end users
• 1 year experience in assessing security needs of teams and assist in their security training
• Ability to understand and apply complex computer logic to work
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to be a team member as well as a team leader depending on the situation
• Degree in information security or technology (Highly desired)
• Security certification (e.g. CISSP, CRISC) (Desired)
• Network Admin experience preferred (Desired)
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal legislation and regulatory laws pertaining to information system security and privacy (Desired)
• Familiarity with digital signatures (Desired)

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