SunPlus Data Group, Inc Hiring for IT Security Lead Analyst Job at Columbia, SC Full Time

SunPlus Data Group is looking for an IT Security Analyst to work for a State Government facility in Columbia, SC.

• This is for 12 months to start and is likely to extend
• Hours are generally M-F, 40 hrs/week
• Pay is $82/hr W2 hourly (NO CTC)

**(THIS POSITION IS 100% ONSITE MANDATORY WITH NO EXCEPTIONS) **

It usually takes the State Government about 1-3 weeks to start interviews, just so that you are aware of the timeframe. The first interview will usually be via phone or WebEx.

SCOPE OF PROJECT:

SECURITY REVIEWS AND ENGINEERING – LEADS THE EVALUATION OF NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO EXISTING TECHNOLOGY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITY POLICIES AND STANDARDS. WORKS WITH THE ARCHITECTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE TEAMS ON THE DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE SECURE EMPLOYMENT. PROVIDES EXPERTISE TO AND COLLABORATES WITH PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT HELP ACHIEVE BUSINESS AND FUNCTIONAL GOALS, WHILE MEETING SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. MANAGES SECURITY REVIEWS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED IT AND SECURITY PROCESSES.

PERIODIC/CYCLICAL COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENTS – APPROVES SECURITY PLANS WITH THE CISO AND LEADS PERIODIC/CYCLICAL SECURITY ASSESSMENTS AND RISK ASSESSMENTS OF THE AGENCY, VENDORS, AND OTHER PARTNERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECURITY POLICIES AND STANDARDS, IN A MANNER THAT PROVIDES AN ACCURATE REPRESENTATION OF THE SECURITY POSTURE OF THE ENTITY BEING EVALUATED. CREATES PLANS, ASSESSMENTS, REVIEWS AND RESULTS IN THE FORM OF SYSTEM SECURITY PLANS, SYSTEM SECURITY ASSESSMENTS, RISK ASSESSMENTS, SUBJECT MATTER REVIEWS, FINDINGS, AUTHORIZATIONS-TO-OPERATE AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED BY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. CONTRIBUTES TO AND CRITIQUES DOCUMENTATION THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED TO EXTERNAL AUTHORITIES, INCLUDING IRS, PCI, DSS AND STATE AUTHORITIES. PERFORMS ASSESSMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ESTABLISHED SCHEDULE GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS.

SECURITY PROCESS ADMINISTRATION – AUTHORS AND UPDATES GOVERNANCE, COMMUNICATION METHODS AND ARTIFACTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE CISO DIVISION OF THE AGENCY INCLUDING, BRIDGE DIAGRAMS, REPORTS, METRICS, POLICIES, PROCEDURES, SHAREPOINT SITES, SHARED DRIVES, ETC.

SECURITY PROGRAM UPDATES — ANALYSES AND PROPOSES UPDATES TO INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE AND THE SC DOR INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAM. MAINTAINS EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE CURRENT WITH CHANGES TO EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS SUCH AS IRS, PCI DSS, STATE POLICIES AND INDUSTRY BEST-PRACTICES. RECOMMENDS AREAS IN WHICH NEW AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE IS NEEDED. WRITES, CONTRIBUTES TO WRITING, AND UPDATES SECURITY PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

STRONG COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS
HANDS-ON TECHNICAL IT AND/OR SECURITY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE
DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO LEARN AND ADMINISTER NEW SYSTEMS
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS
EXPERIENCE INSTALLING AND USING VARIOUS SECURITY TOOLS
INFORMATION SECURITY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
ABILITY TO ANALYZE AND TEST NEW SOLUTIONS FOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
THE ABILITY DOCUMENT DESIGNS, AND WRITE PROCEDURES
IT SECURITY
APPLICATION SECURITY

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
BACHELOR DEGREE

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $82.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen or Green Card holder able to work on W2? (No 3rd party C2C candidates will be accepted)
• Are you willing and able to work 100% ON-SITE in Columbia, SC?

Experience:

• APPLICATION SECURITY: 3 years (Required)
• SECURITY SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: 3 years (Required)
• HANDS-ON TECHNICAL IT: 3 years (Required)
• RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS: 3 years (Required)
• INSTALLING AND USING VARIOUS SECURITY TOOLS: 3 years (Required)
• ANALYZE AND TEST NEW SOLUTIONS FOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: 3 years (Required)
• DOCUMENT DESIGNS, AND WRITE PROCEDURES: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location