A - 3/20 - 759792 - IT Security Specialist

Focused HR Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Security Specialist to support privacy and security initiatives. This role involves conducting risk assessments, managing compliance with HIPAA, and developing Business Continuity Plans. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in risk management and a solid understanding of NIST standards. The position currently allows remote work but will transition to on-site in Raleigh, NC in late 2025 or early 2026. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing security practices and ensuring operational continuity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Risk Management and HIPAA compliance required.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 risk assessments essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create and test Business Continuity Plans and Disaster Recovery.

Skills

Risk Management

HIPAA Experience

Risk Assessments based on NIST 800-53

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Disaster Recovery (DR)

Good Management and presentation skills

Job description

A - 3/20 - 759792 - IT Security Specialist

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Candidate is currently remote, but ON-SITE in Raleigh, NC is expected late 2025 or early 2026. Candidate must work EST business hours. All remote work must be completed in the United States.

Our direct client has an opening for an IT Security Specialist position # 759792. This position is for 12+ months, with the option of extension, and will be currently remote, but on-site in Raleigh, NC is expected late 2025 or early 2026.

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Below Is The Job Description:

Resumes due ASAP.

Description:

Privacy and Security Office (PSO) requiring services of an IT Security Specialist to perform & support privacy, security, and continuity of operations goals, policies, and practices, Contract reviews, Risk assessments based on NIST 800-53 rev 5.

Duties Include, Are Not Limited To:

• Perform Business Impact Analysis
• Create Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Testing (DR), Continuity of Operations (COOP) for the division
• Conduct Access Control Reviews
• Monitor Employee HIPAA and Security Training
• Perform NIST and HIPAA based risk assessments - NIST 800-53 rev 5 and remediate identified gaps
• Review CAPS/POAMS and vulnerability scanner findings and assist with remediation
• Respond to privacy and security incidents
• Review and approve contracts based on Federal, State, and DHHS Privacy and Security requirements
• Review security exception requests and Privacy Threshold Analysis
• Participate in system reviews/audits while administering security policies, activities, and standards in accordance with Federal, State, and Departmental (DHHS) regulations and policies affecting DHHS applications.

Required/Desired Skills:

• Risk Management - Must be able to Identify gaps through risk management and assist in the development of mitigation strategies. - Required - 5 Years
• Must be able to assist in reviewing projects and systems throughout all phases of their life cycle in an effort to identify Privacy and security organizational needs - Required - 5 Years
• Must be able to serve as a knowledge base for organizations as it relates to compliance requirements and mitigation strategies. - Required - 5 Years
• HIPAA Experience - Required - 6 Years
• Risk Assessments based on NIST 800-53 - Required - 5 Years
• Good Management and presentation skills - Required - 5 Years
• Must be able to develop BCP, COOP, DR, and BIA - Required - 5 Years

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting