Temporary Dhs Cyber Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Client of Human Services, Office of Information Technology, is seeking a qualified candidate for the temporary contractor staffing position of Cybersecurity Analyst as part of the Information Security Team.
*MUST BE LOCAL TO METRO ATLANTA*
*REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED*
The Office of Information Technology is the office within that provides computing, applications management, IT procurement, network and telecommunications services to all DHS divisions and offices.
The Cybersecurity Analyst job responsibilities include:
Under limited supervision:
Analyze data/information from one or multiple sources to conduct preparation of the environment, respond to requests for information, and submit intelligence collection and production requirements in support of planning and operations.
Interact at multiple levels of the organization to establish and maintain a strong and adaptive security posture that aligns with organizational risk tolerance, information access requirements, business strategies, and compliance requirements.
Integrate overarching security frameworks across multiple, complex disciplines in support of the business needs of the Agency to provide customer-focused technology solutions in a secure, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
Coordinate and oversee the production of evidence to support internal and external audits.
Conduct internal risk, vulnerability, and compliance assessments to:
Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance shortcomings; and recommend/develop security measures, policies, and controls for risk/vulnerability mitigation and remediation of compliance findings.
Prepare and/or update incident response plans and perform incident response activities as directed and in accordance with established Agency procedures and guidelines and those of the client.
Ensure periodic monitoring of audit logs occurs in accordance with requirements, and report findings and concerns for further analysis and/or action, including breach notification and initiation of incident response, in accordance with Agency protocols/procedures and CISO direction/guidance.
Work with developers to plan, implement, manage, and coordinate appropriate security measures for information systems/applications that control access to data, and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information in accordance with federal, state, local, and agency requirements, policies, and directives.
Prepare and/or update Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) that identify security weaknesses and establish milestones and compensating controls for remediating these weaknesses and tracking the progress and effectiveness of the remediation.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), advising on current best practice and strategies for the protection, auditing, and monitoring of data, data storage, and transmission paths.
Work with business owners, IT managers, staff, and vendors to provide timely and efficient coordination of information assurance/security services to meet Agency needs.
Prepare and communicate status of Agency information security programs and projects to senior executives through oral and written reports and presentations.
Assist with information security awareness training activities and preparation of awareness training materials.
Develop and communicate security metrics to assess effectiveness of, and compliance with, the Agency's InfoSec policies and controls.
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information assurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of information technology experience, One year of which in information security or information assurance. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Demonstrated professional experience developing and communicating an information security strategy and aligning projects, initiatives, and resources to execute against the strategy
Required/Desired Skills
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information assurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Required
0
Demonstrate knowledge of network, operating system, database and application security
Required
2
Years
Experience implementing and complying with Federal and State Laws
Required
2
Years
Knowledge of current and emerging (Next Gen) Information Security Technologies and Practices
Required
2
Years
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and/or CMS MARS-E 2.0
Required
2
Years
Experience in Cloud-based solutions and environments
Required
2
Years
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)
Required
0
Information technology experience
Required
5
Years
Information security or Information assurance experience
Required
1
Years
Sanjay Singh
Delivery Manager
Cell: +1 217 374 4070
sanjay.singh@trioptus.com