Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: 1801 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA TEAMS. INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED BY SCEIS MANAGEMENT TEAM.

Duration of the Contract: 12 months

Possibility for Extension: Yes

Interview Process: 2 rounds, Virtual & In Person

Work Location: Fully Onsite - 5 days onsite. Candidates must be able to be onsite at Jefferson Square starting on the first day of employment. Remote work is not available for this position.

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

 

Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.

Technical Knowledge:

Hands on experience with any or all the following technologies would be considered a desirable for this position:

1. Archer (eGRC)

2. Enterprise NoSQL Database

3. IBM System 390/zSeries

4. Linux and Windows servers

5. Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure

6. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions

7. Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions

 

General Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests in order to make sound decision making recommendations, such as:

a. Network Design and Information Flow

b. System and Data Access Models

c. Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)

d. Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requests

e. Vulnerability Management

2. Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of SCDHHS security and compliance efforts.

3. Audit and assess internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information system security controls.

4. Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, System Center Service Manager (Ticketing system), Archer eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered during Audit and Assessment activities or other OCS efforts.

5. Perform security and compliance reviews of Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, Data Usage/Sharing Agreements, and other types of documents and artifacts.

6. Serve as primary point of contact for third-party audits and/or assessments of agency and business partner systems

7. Collaborate with agency leadership, business partners, and other parties/ stakeholders to provide recommendations for security and compliance risk mitigation efforts.

 

Required Knowledge/Skills:

1. Must have a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy.

2. 5+ years of experience in IT working with and/or auditing IBM System 390/zSeries, Windows, Linux, Databases (Relational and Non-Relational), Networking Infrastructure, and Web-based Applications.

3. Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.

4. Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.

5. Prior Health Information Technology experience.

6. ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required.

7. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

8. Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.

9. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.

10. Experience and training with eGRC solutions.

11. Ability to engage diverse audiences of varying technical and non-technical skill- levels to ensure effective alignment of technical requirements to business objectives.

12. Ability to collaborate and coordinate efforts amongst multiple teams and vendors in fulfillment of SCDHHS OCS initiatives.

13. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment.

14. Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.

15. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.

16. Ability to absorb, retain and communicate complex processes.

17. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge.

 

Preferred Requirements/Skills:

1. BS degree in computer science or similar discipline or 10+ years of experience in the field or a in a related area.

2. Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1. 5+ years of experience in IT working with and/or auditing IBM System 390/zSeries, Windows, Linux, Databases (Relational and Non-Relational), Networking Infrastructure and Web-based Applications.

2. Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.

3. Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.

4. Prior Health Information Technology experience.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security

Certification is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

1. Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's in a related area or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.