IT Security Analyst
DataStaff, Inc is in need of an IT Security Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Richmond, VA.
*This position is hybrid
Job Description:
The IT Security Analyst supports the Information Security mission by implementing results-oriented strategic approaches, plans, programs, and procedures. This position helps to ensure that the Information Security Policies and Standards are followed by the Agency. The broad areas of responsibility for this position include; identity and access management, IT risk management, business continuity and IT disaster recovery planning, security awareness education and training, security vulnerability management, Artificial Intelligence compliance and security incident management.
Responsibilities:
- Documents processes and script narratives/executive summaries.
- Create Business focused documentation for circulation among readers with various technical understanding.
- Share insight of Security Architecture and IT Governance approaches and implementation methodologies
- Research and provide written guidance on alignment with security policies/standards.
- Perform tasks related to Security Compliance and Control Evaluation, Risk analysis, and exception documentation.
- Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation on data security and risk-averse implementation.
- Partner with architects, other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs
- Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns
- Research and share finding of architecture governance, controls, and peer review processed with regards to platform technology, security, and cloud.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Information Security principles; including information security trends, emerging technologies, best-practices, controls, models, architecture, etc.
- Practical experience with identity and access management, IT risk management, business continuity and IT disaster recovery planning, security awareness education and training, security vulnerability management, and security incident management.
- Familiarity with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Information Security Standards and/or the National Institute of Standards and Technology Publication 800-53.
- Able to communicate effectively in writing and orally, exercise judgment, interpret laws and policies, and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals in both the public and private sectors
- Experience in monitoring IT environments for compliance with information security architecture policies and standards.
- Substantial technical experience in 2 or more: Cloud-based technologies, Identity & Access Management, Vulnerability Management, firewalls, computer forensic techniques, databases, collaboration tools, web & mail services.
- Ability to provide input and security direction for future designs, information security capabilities, and strategic technology alternatives.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills (possessing the ability to breakdown complex technical terms into everyday language).
- Demonstrated ability to work with broad cross-section of personal including all levels of management and external entities such as consultants and service providers to explain and security measures and collaborate and disseminate security related information in partnership with the Office of Information Security.
- Work experience in a fast-paced environment and acquire new skills/knowledge to meet customer needs.
- Thorough understanding of customers priorities and the business criticality of platforms, applications and services.
Required Skills:
- 5 Years - Knowledge and application of security best practices
- 5 years - Knowledge of IT Governance and Compliance
- 5 Years - Experience in business writing and presenting
- 4 Years - Educational or Career Experience in Cybersecurity, Government technology implementation, IT Governance or related field(s).
Desired Skills:
- 1 Years - Experience in Artificial Intelligence
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.