DPP is seeking an
IS Security Analyst for an opportunity in Columbia, SC. Candidates must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance.
Work arrangement:- Hybrid, open to local remote candidates
- W2 position; 12 months
- Must be eligible to earn a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship.
Summary:- Researches, analyzes and troubleshoots information systems compliance and security issues.
- Identifies, validates and reports on security incidents and events based on enterprise policies and procedures.
- Performs forensic information security investigations involving enterprise computers, servers and/or networking infrastructure.
- Assists in providing security infrastructure and support for enterprise systems.
Top skills:- JCL
- SAS
- Easytrieve Plus
- Sort/Sync Sort
- VSAM
- Assembler
- RACF
- REXX
- z/OS system utilities.
- Provides RACF and technical expertise to the team.
- Responds to audit requests for data from the mainframe.
- Works with ISEC team on developing reports from multiple data sources
- Represents Mainframe Services for audit interviews.
- Creates ad hoc RACF reports as needed for audit requests
Certifications:Minimum required work experience:- 4 years of job related technical experience.
Job/class description:- Responsible for analyzing compliance and technical control validation data to determine and report baseline variance for all applicable technology environments.
- Interfaces with internal and external audit staff to ensure appropriate and accurate responses to audit queries are satisfied in a timely fashion.
- Assists in researching and evaluating systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment and correction of information security breaches. Assists in advising management and users regarding security procedures and compliance policies.
- Utilizing technologically advanced software, performs system monitoring evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with the corporate security policies and standards.
- Prepares and analyzes compliance information to develop mitigation priorities, milestones and audit responses.
- Participates in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of information security across the organization.
- Assists architects and security specialists to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout IT systems and platforms to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, and to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Strong data analysis and correlation abilities.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of administrative, procedural and technical controls used to reduce security risks.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, systems engineering and data communications as applied to the automated storage and retrieval of information, using multiple platforms and protocols with the inherent security risks of each.
- Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Strong familiarity with threat analysis risk management, configuration management, business continuity and contingency planning as it applies to IT.
- Ability to troubleshoot multi-vendor Security issues.
- Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong proficiency with applicable IT Security tools (software and hardware).
- Microsoft Office.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Experience in network security (Cisco ASA, IPS, VPN, RSA SecurID, PKI, cryptography), security controls for LAN/WANs, client server, web-based systems, and databases. Experience with configuration of security devices such as firewalls, intrusion prevention, patch deployment, and risk assessment/ vulnerability scanners.
Work environment:Required education/equivalencies: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree;
- OR, Associate’s degree in CS, IT, or other job-related degree plus 2 years of work-related experience;
- OR, 4 years job-related work experience (total 8 years without a degree)
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter
Daniel at
Daniel.Free@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#
24-00712).
DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain a low-level US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply.
EOE/AA/V/D
