Information Security Specialist

Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of the transformation of the public sector's IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers you the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

Overview:

The Information Security Specialist must possess knowledge and experience in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes; extensive experience following NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management; conducting vulnerability analysis; developing mitigation plans; and performing penetration testing, password protection testing and application security testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret State of California and Federal information security policies, standards and other requirements as they relate to NIST standards and FedRAMP requirements.
• Coordinate the implementation of the applicable information security policies and other information security requirements.
• Ensure the security requirements are met.
• Ensure that information is appropriately protected from a wide variety of problems including unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized use, inappropriate modification, premature deletion, and unavailability.
• Provide highly specialized experience in information, computer, and network security disciplines (e.g. penetration testing, accreditation, or risk assessment and mitigation);
• Develop system security plans, certification and accreditation reviews;
• Analyze and establish processes for comprehensive systems and data protection;
• Assess and mitigate system security threats and risks;
• Perform security audits, evaluation, risk assessments and make strategic recommendations;
• Manage, support, install and maintain security tools and systems,
• Track security patches and incidents.

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience applying security policies, standards, testing, modification and implementation. At least three (3) years of that experience must be in information security analysis.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience working on engagements with Government programs/entities of similar size and scope.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with cloud-based data warehouse technology, obtained within the last ten (10) years.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.