[Hiring] Security Analyst @Focused HR Solutions

Role Description

This position is 100% Remote and is up to 15 months, with the option of extension, located in Columbia, SC. The Office of Cybersecurity 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 by priority:

• Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
• Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Cloud Security
• Security Architect and/or Engineering
• Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

The Cloud CyberSecurity Specialist will help the 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Cloud-Based Systems
• Provide input and feedback on cloud/hybrid architectures related to Security
• Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures
• Perform regular security audits of resources deployed in the Medicaid Cloud-Based Systems
• Assist in the 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 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 the security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
• Raise the awareness level of cloud security in the agency
• Conduct security assessments to identify areas of risk and ensure gaps are remediated
• Effectively communicate to management and business stakeholders the status of projects and issues as they relate to Cloud Security

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT working with Windows, Linux, Cloud technologies, and Web-based applications
• 2-4 years of experience with Cloud Security monitoring and incident response
• A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or GCP and Microsoft Azure platforms
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management, and agency departments
• Ability 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
• 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
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
• Ability to absorb and retain complex processes
• 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

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Prior experience working with cloud security and governance tools, cloud access security brokers (CASBs), and infrastructure as code
• Experience with deployment orchestration, automation, and security configuration management of AWS native tools
• Experience with full-stack deployment

Education/Certifications

• ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF:
• CLOUD CERTIFICATION (I.E CCSP)
• GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER (GCIH)
• SECURITY + OR SIMILAR WITH VALID EXPERIENCE

Preferred Education/Certifications

• BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a similar discipline
• Network security certifications