HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm ยท 22 hours ago
Information Security Specialist
HireTalent is a staffing and recruiting firm seeking an Information Security Specialist. The role involves interpreting and implementing information security policies, redesigning internal processes for data protection, and providing specialized expertise in various security disciplines.
Responsibilities
Interpret information security policies, standards and other requirements as they relate to internal information system and coordinate the implementation of these and other information security requirements
Redesign and reengineer internal information handling processes so that information is appropriately protected from a wide variety of problems including unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized use, inappropriate modification, premature deletion, and unavailability
Provide highly specialized experience in one or more information, computer, or network security disciplines (e.g. penetration testing, accreditation, or risk assessment and mitigation)
Develop system security plans, certification and accreditation reviews
Analyze and establish processes for comprehensive systems and data protection
Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks
Perform security audits, evaluation, risk assessments and make strategic recommendations
Manage, support, install and maintain security tools and systems, and track security patches and incidents
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes
Extensive experience following NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management
Conducting vulnerability analysis
Developing mitigation plans
Performing penetration testing, password protection testing and application security testing
Hands-on knowledge in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes
Ability to follow and review NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management
Minimum of five (5) years of experience applying security policies, standards, testing, modification and implementation
At least three (3) years of that experience must be in information security analysis
3 years in the last 5 years of experience in NIST 800-53
Conducting vulnerability analysis
Performing gap analysis and developing mitigation processes for identified risks
Possession of a bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field
One or more of the following Security Certifications: Security +, Certified Ethical Hacker, Cloud Security Professional, CISSP
Company
HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm
HireTalent is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) workforce solutions firm, specializing in securing the best talent fits in Executive/Retained Search, Direct Hire Placements, MSP, SOW, and nationwide hiring program management and support.