Direct Client
*Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta*
- Tax Clearance Letter, due at the time of submission* (pls review compliance tab for instruction on how the CANDIDATE must obtain this letter)
In person interview needed. Onsite from day 1
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 12+ months
We are looking for a skilled cybersecurity professional with relevant technical experience. As the Information Security Analyst 3, reporting to the CISO, the selected candidate will perform technically and lead the hands-on technical team in administering IT security tools, automation, and compliance standards. Security based planning, implementation, and monitoring security measures duties included. Help the security team coordinate Information Technology activities in the information and cybersecurity. Assist with security policy and procedures development and policy enforcement. Ensure the security awareness and training programs are functioning as designed. Work with the security team and other stakeholders with building and maintaining the business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response plans.
Analytical duties include an additional focus on protecting Agency data by performing threat and incident detection, incident handling, and incident response. Ability to work under minimal supervision and the selected candidate may supervise the work of others.
You will have the opportunity to learn and grow; both personally and professionally through our training and development programs. While your path in the Office of
Information Security will be unique in protecting the Agency’s assets, your journey will help the Department achieve our goal of becoming the most efficient and accessible tax administrator in the country.
Responsibilities
- Complete task designed to ensure security of the Agency’s systems and information assets through confidentiality, integrity & availability.
- Implement confidentiality measures that protects against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction and helps to develop IT security policies and standards to support the security objectives.
- Develop and enforce the organization's security policies and procedures, security awareness program, the information security portion of the business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and all industry and government compliance issues.
- Work with end users to determine needs of individual divisions and offices within the department
- Conduct Risk Management analysis to identify areas of risk and develop security measures to prevent loss and assist in the Mitigations of those risks.
- Participate in training, self-study, and statewide initiatives on security standards and best practices to serve as a valuable go-to security subject matter expert for the Agency.
- Actively monitor the Agency’s infrastructure and systems for security threats. Actively manage various security programs/platforms, monitors the use of data files, and regulates access to safeguard agency information in those computer files.
- Work with business owners, IT managers, Agency Staff, and vendors to provide timely and efficient IT coordination of security services to meet Agency business needs.
- Create reports on status of Agency information security programs and projects and communicate reports to senior management and the leadership teams.
- Develop, deliver, and maintain security standards, system security plans, best security and operations practices, architecture, and systems. Implement IT system security plans, projects, and other initiatives.
- Report directly to the InfoSec Team on matters concerning the Agency’s security status & posture. Assists in Information Security Investigations, Threat Assessments and Mitigations.
- Assist with numerous Information Security tools and programs.
Skills Needed
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, information assurance, or a related field from an accredited college or university Required
Required
Information technology experience Required 6 Years
Information security or information assurance experience Required 2 Years
Security+, CISSP, CISM, C-RISC, CISA, SANS certifications (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATIONS) Required
experience working with security tools and technologies, i.e., VPNs, Firewalls, MFA, Tenable, Splunk, Wireshark, etc. Required
Amazon Web Services (AWS), to include WatchGuard, Guard Duty, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Microsoft Azure Required
Technical knowledge in endpoint security, VPN, Firewall, network monitoring, intrusion detection, web server security, and wireless security Required
Practical experience in systems administration, vulnerability management, endpoint management, and email security operations and management Require
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to identify possible threats. Required
Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple projects in a highly dynamic environment. Required
Knowledge of NIST Frameworks, FISMA, CIS Controls, and the Criminal Justice Information Services Policy Highly desired
Experience in incident response & incident reporting, technical support, cybersecurity, cryptography, and knowledge of data encryption techniques Highly desi
Knowledge and experience in Policies and procedures development, revision and management. Required 3 Years
