Security Specialist

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Security Specialist conducting NIST-based vendor risk assessments for North Carolina government IT. Delivering inventories, risk registries, and assessment reports.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform an annual third-party risk assessment (TPA) of a technical implementation vendor
  • Work with a lead analyst to perform the assessment
  • Own delivery of the System and Data Inventory
  • Own delivery of a Risk Registry
  • Own delivery of the Risk Assessment Report (RAR)
  • Evaluate vendor evidence and provide feedback
  • Prioritize and summarize risk assessment status for project managers and executive leadership

Requirements:

  • 5 years of thorough knowledge of mainstream operating systems and security technologies, including network security appliances, identity and access management, and cryptography
  • 3 years of working knowledge of the IT security industry and federal/state regulations
  • Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-30, and SP 800-37
  • 3 years of strong ability to perform vendor interviews, evaluate evidence, and provide feedback to vendors
  • 3 years of 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
  • 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: Experience completing HITRUST risk assessments

Benefits:

  • Remote work schedule