Information Security Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Washington, DC to perform ITGC testing, design and oversee IT controls, and collaborate with stakeholders across departments to protect financial data. The role emphasizes adherence to DHS policies and NIST standards, with advancement opportunities in a fast-paced federal contractor environment.

Starting compensation is competitive with a starting salary around $95,000 and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, systems engineering, computers, or related field.
• 2+ years of government IT financial or system testing, including ITGC experience.
• Knowledge of DHS policies/guidance, OMB A-123 R-4300A, DHS CEM framework and testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide ITGC testing to develop and execute test plans identifying issues affecting financial risk.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and operating IT controls protecting financial data.
• Support IT benchmarking to demonstrate strong IT internal controls for CFO systems.

Skills

ITGC testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

DHS STIGS

CEM framework

OMB A-123 guidance

Job description

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Information Security Analyst: Starting $95,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Information Security Analyst Responsibilities Include:

• Provide Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) testing to develop and execute software test plans to identify procedural issues related to software configurations resulting in financial risk.
• Assist stakeholders in designing, implementing, and effectively operating IT controls and processes that protect financial data.
• Support in performing IT Benchmarking tasks which are used to demonstrate through testing that a sufficiently strong IT internal control environment for CFO Systems (internal and external) is designed and operated effectively that will lead to a downgrade of the IT deficiencies.
• Assist in the development of a strategy that will enable the Benchmarks in consideration of available resources within the organization. Additional support is required to perform an initial A-123 ITGC assessment scoping each Fiscal Year (FY) based on the organization strategy.
• Establish plans of action and milestones (POA&M) or Remediation Work Plans for all identified deficiencies within required timeframes per DHS 4300A and OCISO guidance.
• Conduct Test of Design (TOD) for the IT program used for internal controls, over Financial Systems. Includes but not limited to evaluating the design of a control to determine whether the control should sufficiently address the corresponding control requirement and objective as well as relevant standards and regulations such as NIST 800-53, Rev. 5 and DHS Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A.
• Conduct Test of Effectiveness (TOE) for the IT program used for internal controls, over Financial Systems. Includes but not limited to evaluating the operating effectiveness of a control to determine whether the control is correctly implemented and operated as designed.
• Provide support to ad-hoc IT Assessments to include but not limited to critical IT controls (CIC), Financial and related financial system ATOs, Accounting Treatment Manual Assessment and Testing (ATM), etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into system planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Work general supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, while demonstrating a wide degree of creativity and latitude in problem-solving.
• Report to a manager or head of a unit/department, providing regular updates on security initiatives, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Information Security Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Minimum education includes a bachelor’s degree in a business field, systems engineering, computers, or other related fields.

• Minimum experience includes having two (2) years of government IT financial or system testing, including one year of federal internal controls ITGC experience.

• Knowledge of Federal and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and guidance, OMB A-123 attachment R-4300A, DISA STIGS, DHS hardening guidance, DHS Control Evaluation Matrix (CEM) framework, DHS CEM Testing and POA&M management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, technical teams, and stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust and DHS suitability

• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

1. IT General Controls (ITGC)
2. Risk Assessment
3. Compliance Testing
4. Security Controls
5. Internal Audit

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