Security Analyst-III

This is a REPOST of #127091 Due to location requirement change and candidates lacking qualifications. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills and have experience on NIST controls, system security plans, security assessments, and developing & maintaining It security policies & procedures. Do not submit previously submitted candidates. The State of Wisconsin is looking for two (2) Security Analyst III contractors. The service being provided through this RFS will be responsible for developing and maintaining system security plans, ensuring compliance with DWD policy, standards, and regulatory requirements, and conducting thorough security assessments to safeguard our organization's information assets. Services will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information for the creation and maintenance of SSPs and ensure that security controls are properly documented and implemented to mitigate identified risks. Services will conduct security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls. Services will also be involved with updating IT security policies & procedures, participating in the audits, assisting team with compliance security & risk assessment, and working with team to remediate findings. The successful candidate will be highly technically competent, a keen eye for details, strong analytical skills, a good communicator, and a deep understanding of NIST guidelines. All candidates submitted with inconsistencies or falsifications in their credentials will be disqualified and DOA purchasing will be notified. Top Required Skills & Years of Experience: • Deep understanding of NIST standards (8-10 years) • Developing comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with NIST Special Publication 800-53 (8 years) • Conducting security assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented security controls (8 years) Nice to Have Skills: • Technical Writing • Understanding of IRS 1075, SSA security, or other regulatory requirements • Experience with creating, maintaining IT policy and procedures. • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) preferred. • Previous experience providing this service for government a plus, and experience with DWD's environments will be especially valuable. Interview Process: • Teams with camera on. An in-person or live video interview will be required as part of our review process. • PLEASE NOTE: Realtime screenshot photo of candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Duration of the Contract: • 06/30/2024 with potential for 1-year extensions Onsite or Remote? • This position can work 100% remote anywhere in the continental US. • No WI residency required. Open to nationwide candidates. Additional details: • All service providers submitted with inconsistencies or falsifications in their credentials will be disqualified and DOA Purchasing will be notified. An in-person or live video interview will be required as part of our review process. • The contractor will be required to be available online, be present to meet all workload requirements, and must be available to attend all scheduled meetings during DWD standard working hours of 7:45am - 4:30pm Central Time. • Selected hire must work full time with DWD and cannot be working multiple jobs. Apply tot his job