Job description

Major Responsibilities:

With direction, the IT Security Specialist participates in the analysis, implementation, and evaluation of current and proposed security initiatives and needs including performing various activities to support Access Control activities including maintaining and monitoring user access, performing monthly reviews, monitoring access to the Network, reviewing audit activities, performing monthly reviews and annual user reviews on applications, IT Resources and Outsourced Contractor Services. The IT Security Specialist further performs the assigned tasks that have a high level of technical complexity or organizational visibility or requires specialized technical or analytical expertise. This person will maintain knowledge of emerging and current information, technology, products and services that address business needs and enhance the quality of work. They will be able to synthesize data and information to create reports, manuals, policies and procedures and presentations of varying levels of complexity. Identifies and recommends resolution of processing problems. The person filling this role will plan and implement data analyses and reporting projects of varying degrees of complexity using a variety of databases and software. The IT Security Specialist develops and produces reports of varying technical complexity. The IT Security Specialist confers with users to determine problems, resolutions, requirements, while keeping the agency personnel informed. They will gather facts, analyze data, and prepare synopsis comparing alternatives in terms of cost, time, availability of tools and personnel, and recommends a course of action. This position could have access to PII and will have access SI.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years related work experience in the IT Security Field in supporting the development, maintenance, and retirement of applications, IT Resources and Outsourced Services
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development of requirements and approaches; analysis of alternative tools and methodologies; providing review, guidance, or assistance in the implementation of complex technical security solutions; analysis of operations and methods to improve quality and effectiveness or directing and reviewing the activities of teams performing security assessment of applications IT Resources and Outsourced Services
• Knowledge and experience with system life cycle development methodologies such that a high level of competence has been demonstrated
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in the preparation and presentation of security concept or evaluation documents; preparation of clear requirements documentation, user and system manuals, test cases, or other technical documents

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• What is the status of your citizenship?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Development of Requirements and Approaches: 5 years (Preferred)
• Analysis of Alternative Tools and Methodologies: 5 years (Preferred)
• performing security assessment of IT Resources: 5 years (Preferred)
• System Life Cycle Development Methodologies: 5 years (Preferred)
• preparation of security concept or evaluation documents: 5 years (Preferred)
• IT Security: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• U.S. Citizenship (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.