Sr Security Analyst

Dia Software Solutions; Town of Lansing (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to support the Michigan state agencies by maintaining SSPs/DRPs, guiding compliance with NIST and SOM standards, and coordinating ATO renewals.

The role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable controls across MDCR, MCSC, and MiLEAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cyber security, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT related field.
• 5 years of experience
• Advanced degrees preferred (Master's in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems / IT Leadership, or MBA with IT/Security concentration)
• Knowledge of NIST Framework and Controls
• Strong written & oral communication
• Strong documentation skills
• Cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) aligned with NIST and SOM standards.
• Lead Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal planning and materials, timelines and approvals.
• Ensure all applications have a valid ATO on a 3-year cycle and maintain security controls.
• Review risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop reports and perform trend analysis across agencies.
• Coordinate Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) tracking and closure.
• Provide senior-level support across MDCR, MCSC and MiLEAP.
• Identify gaps in compliance and guide corrective actions.
• Ensure evidence for SSP and ATO processes is complete across teams.
• Lead incident response activities as needed.

Skills

Audit evidence

NIST

Security governance

Incident response

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in cyber security

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Hi,

Greetings from DIA SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC!

We reaching out about an exciting Direct client opportunity with one of our clients.

Direct client Req:: Need Sr Security Analyst ,Hybrid, MI

Job Description:

This Senior IT Business/Compliance Analyst position serves as a senior resource within the Department
of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) Agency Services for Michigan Department of Civil
Rights (MDCR), Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC) and Michigan Department of Lifelong
Education, Advancement and Potential (MILEAP). The role provides high-level oversight, guidance, and
strategic direction for completing, updating, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and Disaster
Recovery Plans (DRPs) for the MCSC and MiLEAP applications.

The primary duty of this position is performing as the compliance authority and liaison among business
partners, technical teams, security groups, and management. The Senior Analyst ensures that
requirements, processes, and documentation align with State of Michigan standards, NIST protocols,
and enterprise security governance. This role guides stakeholders through complex compliance cycles,
drives consistency across application areas. They will also work and collaborate with people outside of
the DTMB Agency Services Compliance Team such as vendors, auditors, project managers, and analysts.

Job responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for maintaining and updating System Security Plans (SSPs),
  ensuring documentation accuracy, completeness, and alignment with NIST protocol and
  SOM compliance standards.
• Lead and coordinate the Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal process, including planning,
  preparing required materials, managing timelines, and ensuring successful approval and
  continuous compliance for all supported applications.
• Ensure all applications maintain a valid ATO on a three-year cycle and lead efforts to validate
  and maintain accurate security controls throughout each renewal period.
• Reviews and informs management on security risk assessment results and recommends
  corrective actions as necessary.
• Reviews, assesses risks and scope for high level security incidents. Develops new reports for
  management based on those collected metrics across multiple agencies: conducts trend
  analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to address and track Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and
  other compliance requirements, ensuring timely reporting and closure.
• Provide senior-level support across multiple business areas, MDCR, MCSC & MiLEAP, with a
  focus on standardized security plan updates, documentation improvements, and long-term
  process consistency.
• Analyze existing compliance documentation, identify gaps or risks, and guide corrective
  actions to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, business owners, enterprise
  security personnel, and project leadership to ensure all evidence and artifacts required for
  SSP and ATO processes are properly completed and maintained.
• Oversee review, updates, and remediation of security controls, ensuring issues are tracked,
  communicated, and resolved in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to identify procedural gaps, risks, or required updates during renewal cycles,
  ensuring consistent application of best practices across all supported systems.
• Contribute to enterprise security governance by providing guidance, maintaining accurate
  records, mentoring team members, and driving timely completion of compliance activities.
• Leads mid to high-level Incident Responses when working to resolve incidents.
• Serves as the Incident response specialist for cyber event detection, correlation, response,
  and recovery.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree in cyber security, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT Related
Field

o OR: 5 years of experience

• Preferred Advanced Degrees, Master s in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information
  Systems / IT Leadership, or an MBA with an IT or Security Concentration

• Educational or professional knowledge of NIST Framework and Controls a must

• Strong aptitude for written and oral communication

• Strong documentation skills

• Can collaborate cross-functionally

|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------------|
| Skill | Required | Amount of Experience |
| Experience providing audit evidence to comply with security standards such as NIST, PCI, HIPPA, FERPA | Required | 5 Years |
| Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience leading meetings and making oral and written reports | Required | 5 Years |
| Experience working as a liaison between different business and IT areas | Required | 5 Years |
| Knowledge or experience creating supporting documentation for IT system audits | Highly Desired | 2 Years |
| Experience with the creation of Disaster Recover Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Incident Response Plans | Highly Desired | 2 Years |

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