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Duration: 12+ Months Contract

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

Job Summary:

Scope of the Project:

The **SCDHHS Office of Cybersecurity (OCS)** is responsible for the security and compliance of **SCDHHS Information Systems and Data** . OCS seeks an expert **Senior ISSO** to oversee (and actively participate in) the day-to-day security and compliance requirements of complex information system operating environments. A successful Senior ISSO will lead the establishment, implementation, and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on State/Agency Policy/Standards and Regulatory Guidance such as **FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, HIPAA,** etc.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

The Senior ISSO will report to the ISSO Team Lead in OCS and operate as an experienced cybersecurity consultant to SCDHHS leadership, business units, business partners, and vendors.

Security Program Experience:

Leadership experience with **CMS MARS-E, ARC-AMPE** , or other **FISMA Risk Management Framework (RMF)** compliant programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well-documented success in the development and maintenance of **System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs),** and related interviews and audit/assessment activities to complete and verify these and other **RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A)** tasks and artifacts.

Experience with development and integration of **RMF/A&A** tasks and artifacts in RMF-type roles such as **ISSO, Information Security Architect, Security Control Assessor,** etc., into the **System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)** is ideal.

Experience in security as related to **Cloud Services and Vendor Management** is considered desirable for this position.

Technical Knowledge:

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

+ Archer (eGRC)

+ Enterprise NoSQL Database

+ IBM System 390/zSeries

+ Linux and Windows Servers

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

+ Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions

+ Identity and Access Management (IAM) Solutions

General Duties and Responsibilities:

+ 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 Flowb. System and Data Access Modelsc. Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)d. Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requestse. Vulnerability Management

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

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

+ 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.

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

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

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

Required Knowledge/Skills:

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

+ 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.**

+ Prior experience working within a **FISMA Compliant Program.**

+ Prior experience in working with any **eGRC Systems.**

+ Prior **Health Information Technology** experience.

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

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

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

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

+ Experience and training with eGRC solutions.

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

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

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

+ 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.

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

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

+ 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:

+ BS Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline or 10+ years of experience in the field or a related area.

+ Prior **ITIL** experience in the area of **Information Security Management.**

Required Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):

+ 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.**

+ Prior experience working within a **FISMA Compliant Program.**

+ Prior experience working with any **eGRC Systems.**

+ Prior **Health Information Technology** experience.

Preferred Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance):

+ Prior **ITIL** experience in the area of **Information Security Management.**

Required Education/Certifications:

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

Preferred Education/Certifications:

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

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