IT - DSS - Security Analyst - Project Lead

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Why is this position open : 36 month Rebid.

Max Bill Rate :

/ hour

Will close to submissions on 11 / 24 at 5 : 00PM EST.

Interview Process : 1 round, virtual (video required)

Duration of the Contract : 12 months

Possibility for Extension : Yes

Work Location : Role is hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

Candidate location : Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Full job description attached and required and preferred skills are listed below.

SCOPE OF THE PROJECT :

The PACSS Project is part of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a federally mandated Child Support Enforcement System (CSES) that will provide comprehensive support to the operation of South Carolina's Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

This information security analyst position is responsible for assisting with preparation for an IRS Safeguards Review by coordinating and assisting with the Agency's technical and administrative compliance to IRS Publication 1075.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review the Agency's implementation of CAPs and provide expert advice on the effectiveness of CAP implementations and Safeguard Review readiness of evidence and artifacts.

Review the Agency's SSR, SSPs and SSAs for compliance with Pub 1075 and provide expert advice and assistance towards Safeguard Review readiness of security control implementation, evidence, and artifacts.

Identify relevant IRS SCSEMs, evaluate the Agency's compliance with relevant SCSEMs, and provide technical advice and assistance remediating non-compliance.

Coordinate Safeguard Review preparation, by planning, coordinating, reporting, and communicating using the Agency's project management methods.

Coordinate and assist with follow-up to the Safeguard Review, including development of CAPS to resolve findings.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

Provide expert opinion for proposed technical solutions for agency applications and IT infrastructure activities regarding requirements from IRS Pub 1075.Provide expert opinion for proposed technical s

Research potential technical solutions for bringing agency applications and infrastructure into Pub 1075 compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Ranked in order of Importance :

5 years' Expert level security analyst skills and experience

3+ years' Participation in preparation for at least one IRS Safeguard Review at a state agency

IRS SCSEM technical expertise and experience

Ability to use MS Office, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams tools effectively.

Ability to communicate (orally and written) effectively with technical, non-technical staff, customers / stakeholders (State and Federal) and executives.

3+ years of experience with IRS Pub 1075 (Rev. 11-2021)

Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. ISO, IEEE)

PREFERRED SKILLS

Ranked in order of importance :

Preference will be given to experience related to Child Support Enforcement system design and developed and / or knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement program's mission and objectives

Experience with Federal or State Regulatory Compliance : Experience working with federal or state regulatory frameworks, particularly those involving data security, privacy, and audit readiness, such as FISMA, NIST, or IRS Publication 1075

Technical Documentation and Audit Support : Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain technical documentation for audits, safeguard reviews, and security assessments, including policy and procedure documentation aligned with IRS and state agency standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION : BS Degree