Security Analyst

Company: V Group Inc
Location: Columbia
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Client State of South Carolina Job Title Security Analyst Duration 12 Months Start Date ASAP Location COLUMBIA, SC 29201 Position Type Contract Interview Type In Person or Telephonic or Webcam Requirement ID SSCSECU592PC Scope of Work The Office of Information Assurance is tasked with securing the Agency cloud infrastructure and performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience in the following Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling Cyber Security Operations Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Cloud Security Security Architect andor Engineering Required Certifications (Any one or combination of) CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP) GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER (GCIH) SECURITY OR SIMILAR WITH VALID EXPERIENCE REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE) 10 years of experience of I.T. working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies and Web-based applications 2-4 years of experience with Security Architect andEngineering A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Amazon Web Services (AWS) andor Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure platforms Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel Ability to write, edit, and prepare graphic presentations of technical information for both technical and business personnel Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines Must be intermediate to advanced skills in additional Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture Ability to absorb and retain complex processes Strong verbal and written communication skills Experience with the evaluation and selection of products and vendors to support initiatives. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment DAILY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES The Cloud CyberSecurity Specialist will help Applications Team build and manage a Secure Cloud Infrastructure by adhering to Agency policy and industry best practices. This position will report directly to the Security Operations Manager to drive innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response capabilities. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables within defined deadlines. This role is involved in projects or issues of high complexity that requires an individual who can quickly think on their feet, challenge the status quo, and drive efficiencies through the process. Essential Responsibilities Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Enterprise Cloud environment Provide input and feedback on cloudhybrid architectures related to Security Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures Assist in investigation and remediation of security incidents and issues Serve as Security Subject Matter Expert for Secure Cloud Infrastructure Consult on, and provide requirements for critical projects and initiatives Create documentation on specific remediation steps to close vulnerabilities or mitigate risk to acceptable levels Create documentation that can readily to be added to Agency procedures Revise documents and artifacts as tactics and techniques evolve to address new and emergent threats and trends Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise Raise the awareness level of cloud security in the agency Conducts security assessments to identify areas of risk and ensure gaps are remediated Effectively communicates to management and business stakeholders the status of projects and issues as they relate to Cloud Security V Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards contracts with the following states AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant. Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology. Website www.vgroupinc.com Twitter www.twitter.comVGroupITService Facebook www.facebook.comVGroupIT

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