Certified Security Specialist (10+ Yrs Exp/CISSP or CISM/CSF/HITRUST/NIST SP 800-53/800-30/800-37/IAM/Cryptography/Federal/State regulations): 1+ Yr remote Project: $ 87/hr C2C/1099: $ 81/hr W2

NCDIT 815891

Required Exp: 60+ Months

The Information Security Risk Analyst is responsible for performing an annual third-party risk assessment (TPA) of a technical implementation vendor. The basis of the assessment is the North Carolina Statewide Information Security Manual. The role will work with a lead analyst to perform the assessment and will own the delivery of System and Data Inventory, a Risk Registry, Risk Assessment Report (RAR).

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of mainstream operating systems and security technologies, including network security appliances, identity and access management, and cryptography.
• Working knowledge of the IT security industry and federal/state regulations, with deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-30, and SP 800-37
• Strong ability to perform vendor interviews, evaluate evidence, and provide feedback to vendors
• Ability to prioritize and summarize risk assessment status to project managers and executive leadership.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in IT Security or a closely related area; OR

Associate degree in Computer Science or a related IT field and three years of progressive experience; OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Experience performing NIST 800-53 based risk assessments.
• Experience with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Privacy Framework

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience completing HITRUST risk assessments.

Required / Desired Skills

• Thorough knowledge of mainstream operating systems/security technologies inc: network security appliances/identity and access management/cryptography
• Working knowledge of the IT security industry and federal/state regulations, with deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-30, and SP 800-37.
• Strong ability to perform vendor interviews, evaluate evidence, and provide feedback to vendors
• Ability to prioritize and summarize risk assessment status to project managers and executive leadership.