Lead Security Engineer (Due 11 / 21)

Pay rate ($ / hr) : $107 USD / hr

Remote but local candidates get preference

only U.S. Citizens and GC Holders only

Position Description : The Security Lead will support the District of Columbia Access System (DCAS) under the Technical Program manager to identify security vulnerabilities, design, and implement security solutions, monitor security systems, and respond to security incidents impacting DHCF on-premises and cloud hosted resources. The contractor shall provide subject matter expertise in the design, development and implementation of security best practices which includes, but is not limited to, network security, application security, access control, and security policy development.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for remediation of DHCF assets.
• Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure and tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, vulnerability management systems, antivirus systems.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into IT projects and operations for divisions providing services internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Should have experience with Center for Medicaid Services (CMS), Internal Revenue Services (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) Audits and Remediation.

Deliverables :

16+ yrs. MS Office / PowerPoint experience | Required

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience | Required

Knowledge and exp in state and federal information security laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, including NIST, PCI and all other regulations | Required | 8

Proven expertise in presenting executive level reports on project security and compliance | Required | 8

Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification and / or other healthcare industry related security credentials | Highly desired

Proven track record in the successful completion of an SDLC from a security workstream standpoint | Required | 10

Expertise translating security protocols and requirements to stakeholders and / or technical project managers | Required | 8

Knowledge of project management tools - JIRA, SharePoint, Sciforma, Salesforce, MS Project (preferably) | Required | 8

Proven documentation expertise for the purpose of security policy development, audit finding responses, security risks / gap analysis reports etc. | Required | 8

Proven experience functioning as the prim POC for IT security audits | Required | 8

Knowledge of HIPAA, state and federal guidelines on security, transactions and security | Required | 8

Experience working in IT Security for the Health and Human Services sector | Required | 10

Experience managing a team of IT professionals specializing in IT Security | Required | 10

CISSP Certification (preferred) | Highly desired

Excellent communication and leadership skills | Required | 10

Expert knowledge of the MS Office Suite | Required | 10

Knowledge and / or understanding of Curam - V6 or higher (desired) | Highly desired

ITIL Certification (desired) | Highly desired

Proven knowledge and expertise with health care relevant legislation and standards for the protection of health information and patient security | Required | 7

Professional Experience that Meets the requirements for a Master Level Business Systems Analyst | Required | 16

Benefits (Full-Time, W2 Employees - at least 30 hours per week) :

Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings

Weekly Direct Deposit

Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off

401(k) with match

Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages

Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs

Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership

BB&T @ Work Program

ABBTECH is an EOE / Minorities / Women / Disabled Individuals / Veterans