IT Security Analyst 2

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Security Analyst 2 to enhance their security posture. This role involves creating and maintaining system security plans, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with security frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in information security principles and experience with NIST controls. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's security landscape. If you're eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 1+ years in IT security analyzing and applying security principles.
• Experience with NIST controls and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain system security plans (SSPs) for applications.
• Perform risk assessments and monitor security controls.
• Collaborate with teams for system registration and security testing.

Skills

Information Security Principles

NIST Special Publications

Networking Components

Written and Verbal Communication

Risk Assessment

Collaboration Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Governance, Risk, Compliance Tool

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Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

Duration: 1 year with possible extension

The Security Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems. The system security plans are documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners, to establish and maintain processes and security controls for systems, and to identify security vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation plans. Security Analysts are assigned resources for Client development projects. Security Analysts are typically not assigned resources and are available for consult, if needed, for Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, Security Analysts are typically listed resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities with client to support security requirements to Go Live.

Responsibilities:

• Create SSPs via collaboration with client Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project team for new applications in alignment with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Michigan Security Accreditation Process.
• Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those facing software and/or hardware enhancements.
• Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
• Identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
• Continuously monitor plans of action and milestones and corrective action plans as they relate to the SSPs in collaboration with the MDOT Enterprise Information Management office.
• Validate respective SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
• Author recommendations associated with findings on how to improve the customer's security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) controls.
• Assist team members and vendors with proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
• Coordination of scanning activities/enterprise activities with MCS, tech leads, and business areas.
• Assist with performing system Data Classifications part of the SSP/ATO process.

Required Skills:

• 1+ Years experience in the IT industry analyzing and applying information security principles and practices
• 1+ Years experience reviewing IT systems/applications plus basic knowledge of networking components and various operating systems
• 1+ Years experience analyzing the applicable NIST Special Publications 800-37 Revision 1, 800-53 Revision 3,4 or 5, and 800-53A Revision 1.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience
• Ability to collaborate on multiple projects/efforts at a given time
• Flexibility to adjust quickly to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change

Preferred/Desired Skills:

• CISSP, CISA, PMP and/or Security+ Certification.
• Experience with other Security Frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, HIPAA/HITECH, etc.) and regulatory requirements (2+ Years)
• Experience working with software vendors to implement security controls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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