IT Security Specialist

Sabot Consulting; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an IT Security Specialist to develop and implement IT security policies in compliance with state and federal regulations. The role involves risk assessments, policy documentation, and collaboration with state departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with relevant experience in IT security policy development.

Qualifications

• Experience developing IT policies and procedures to meet DOJ requirements.
• Experience documenting informal processes into official policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT security policies according to DOJ requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
• Provide training materials to ensure compliance with new IT security policies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

IT Security Tools

Job description

Location: Remote

Salary: $120-160k

Sabot Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT security policy creation, particularly within the context of state and federal compliance frameworks. The IT Security Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing IT security policies and procedures to meet the requirements set by the Department of Justice.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive IT security policies and procedures in accordance with DOJ requirements and NIST 800-53, FIPS, and SIMM 5300 standards
• Review and document existing informal processes into official policies and procedures
• Ensure policies and procedures align with the client’s mission and infrastructure capabilities
• Identify and document business problems and opportunities for improvement related to IT security
• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans to address identified risks
• Ensure compliance with state and federal IT security regulations and standards
• Work closely with BSCC IT Division and program personnel to gather information and document processes
• Conduct interviews with personnel to capture necessary information for policy development
• Attend weekly meetings with BSCC IT Division and program personnel to provide regular updates on assessment and policy development
• Develop and provide training materials and sessions to ensure staff understand and comply with new IT security policies and procedures
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all IT security policies and procedures
  
  

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (four years of experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree)
• Experience interacting directly with State of California departmental teams, including both Information Technology and program staff
• Experience developing IT policies and procedures to meet the requirements of DOJ
• Experience documenting informal processes into official policies and procedures
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience with NIST 800-53, FIPS, and SIMM 5300 standards
• Experience with risk assessment and risk management
• Proficiency in using IT security tools and software
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  
  

About Us:

Sabot Consulting is a management consulting company focused on providing technical and management consulting to IT executives and managers in strategic, operational, and project-based practice areas. Our focus on providing expert staff that have the knowledge, experience, and professionalism to engage the client at all levels is the key to our success.

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