Cyber Security Analyst
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Role Title: Cyber Security Analyst Location: Remote - EST / CST ONLY Length: 6 month contract – good chance of extensions and/or perm rollover PURPOSE: To ensure the organization's data remains protected from inappropriate access, disclosure and/or damage. To advocate for and execute the processes and practices of the Cybersecurity team while supporting business and customer needs. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Under the supervision of the Manager, Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance, the incumbents accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Support the Cybersecurity Risk Management program providing support and guidance to a team of technically diverse cybersecurity specialists personnel while further supporting collaboration across the various risk related teams in the organization. • Support continuous monitoring efforts by partnering with TPRM, Procurement, Legal, and key business stakeholders. • Support the assessment of cybersecurity controls, identify gaps, assist in development of mitigation strategies, and manage them to closure. • Collaborate with internal and external teams to assess, monitor, and manage risks. • Work with business teams to conduct thorough assessments to identify potential risks to the organization. This includes evaluating their security practices, data handling procedures, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, etc.) • Represent Cybersecurity from a Cybersecurity Risk Management perspective and execute security risk management leadership through the design and implementation of cybersecurity controls to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information systems and data. • Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, clearly articulating findings and recommendations and maintain a comprehensive repository of all risk assessments and associated documentation. • Conduct risk analyses to ensure consistency in the detailed risk assessment lifecycle inclusive of identification, socialization, mitigation, and closure. • Design, implement, and integrate security solutions to address enterprise risks and exposures. • Develop and maintain Information Security Risk Metrics supported by KPIs and KRIs to support the analytics team. • Test and report on new technologies to address security concerns and work closely with the vulnerability management team on the identified risks. • Support compliance/risk management efforts in support of NIST, FedRAMP, and HIPAA to include but not limited to: external assessment readiness/support, self-assessments, risk assessments, Plans-Of-Action-and-Milestone (POA&M) management, continuous monitoring. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Cyber Security or IT Technology is required • 3 years related work experience in Cyber Security and Risk Management. • The incumbent will possess a high level of expertise in information security concepts, information security policies and system architecture concepts and have experience in process definition, workflow design, and process mapping. • Good understanding in multiple areas of Information Security such as networking (TCP/IP, OSI model, network protocols), operating system fundamentals (Windows, UNIX, mainframe), security technologies (firewalls, switches, routers, IPSEC, IDS/IPS, etc.), authentication technologies, wireless architectures, -encryption key management, and mobile device technologies. • Must have knowledge of vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, and governance. The incumbent must also have an ability to quickly and effectively learn Information Security tools in a large, complex multi-platform environment. Abilities/Skills (candidate should possess most of these): • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues and develop security solutions to meet business and technology goals. • Strong written documentation skills and technical writing are required. • Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills. • Ability to effectively lead/complete tasks with a minimal level of supervision. • Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, various e-mail systems (Microsoft Exchange) • Possess broad understanding of the following systems/skill sets: • System hardening concepts and techniques • Network and remote access controls • Unix, Linux, Web application servers • Virtualization technologies • Encryption technologies and key management • Familiarity with access control methodologies (MAC, DAC. RBAC) Preferred (not required but nice to have) • Healthcare industry background/experience • Experience with Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) Programs and Platforms. • Proven ability to translate technical requirements to the business. • An understanding of the relationships among various units within the corporation. • Ability to understand, develop, and socialize security policies, standards, and procedures. • Proficiency with security controls for cloud environments (Azure and AWS) including FedRAMP requirements. • Familiarity with security tools such as wireless and network scanning applications, vulnerability assessment applications and concepts, IDS/IPS, Data Loss Prevention, and other appropriate security related tools and capabilities. • Experience working with Information Security tools in a large, complex, multi-platform environment. • Familiarity with HIPAA Security Rule and compliance requirements. • Understands complex cybersecurity issues as well as emerging technologies and develop creative solutions while ensuring compliance with cyber security laws and regulations • Experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or third-party assessments M2