Security Architect - Consultant

Title:Security Architect - Consultant
Location:Columbia SC 29201
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: On-site
Duration: 12 Months
Interview Process: Virtual/Online
No of submissions: 2
No of Positions: 1

This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work in an environment where fluidity of duties is common. Each team member is expected to contribute with minimal supervision. Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated team members will find this position attractive.

36 Month Renewal: This position is needed to provide direct support to the Office of Cybersecurity to meet Agency, State and Federal security & privacy goals and compliance requirements

Job Description:
The Office of Cybersecurity is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position requires a broad and keen understanding of technology and IT delivery of Security Operation services for on premise and cloud based equipment and critical applications. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience in the following:
• Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
• Cyber Security Operations
• Security Service Portfolio Management

The Cybersecurity Operations Lead will be in a unique position to help mature our Security Operations Center capability and will work directly for the CISO to drive innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response capabilities. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables within defined deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and
have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Drive innovation and maturation of Security Operations capabilities
2. Act as an escalation point and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to SOC Analyst I, II, and III
3. Oversee the identification, analysis, and response to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and resolution
4. Lead and mentor a team of Security Operations analysts, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated
5. Assist in staffing Security Operations staff
6. Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Enterprise
7. Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures
8. Consistently review and refine Playbooks, Process, and Alert reviews to identify areas of improvement
9. Assist with advanced threat hunting, looking for attacker presence within the environment
10. Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
11. Lead security team projects, and continuous improvement
12. Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain audit-ready status

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. 10+ years of experience of IT working with Windows, Linux, and Web-based applications
2. 5+ years of experience with enterprise infrastructure design and deployment
3. 5 years of related experience in a SOC lead capacity

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF:
• CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CISSP)
• GIAC CERTIFIED INCIDENT HANDLER (GCIH)
• SECURITY +

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
1. Experience identifying, testing and leading remediation efforts of OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS
TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors, etc.
2. Prior experience performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in organizations
subject to FISMA or similar requirements
3. Prior experience in working with eGRC systems

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
• BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or similar discipline
• Cloud certification (i.e. CASP +)
• Network security certifications

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & DUTIES:
1. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; to interact effectively with internal and
external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments; to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
2. Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience
3. Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple teams and vendors
4. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
5. Must be intermediate to advanced skills in additional Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency
6. Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
7. Experience with the evaluation and selection of products and vendors to support initiatives.
8. Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn- around environment
9. A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Cloud service providers and technologies

About Us:
InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.