IT Security RIsk Auditor
 Equiliem | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Lexington | |
 Nov 10, 2024 | |
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Our client has an opening for an
IT Security Risk Auditor onsite in Lexington, MA
Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
The IT Security Risk Auditor is responsible for maintaining and auditing programs to validate compliance with various government regulations and client Information Security policies. The position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of the management, operation, monitoring and technical security controls employed within or inherited by Information Systems to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (i.e. the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome) with respect to meeting the security requirements of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) or other government regulation or contractual requirement for the system and for the ability to conduct open source and internal research to identify current threat indicators, exploits, and vulnerabilities. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field is required with a minimum of seven (7) years' experience conducting risk assessments. * Experience in compliance auditing, security reviews, or vulnerability assessments. * Technical experience and skills, course work completed toward a degree, and industry IT certifications (i.e. CISSP, CISA) may be considered substitutes for education and experience. * Candidate must possess an in-depth knowledge of information security principles and policies such as Risk Management Framework (RMF) as presented by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NIST SP 800-171 and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). * The ability to read, understand and apply government regulation, policies and procedure such as the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 32 CFR Part 117, FAR/DFARS Safeguarding CUI series (252.204-7012, etc.), computer security principles and policies, to include, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NIST 800-53 / Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-171. * Working experience directly related to Assessment and Authorization using any of the following: o NIST 800-53/Risk Management Framework (RMF) o Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide o NIST SP 800-171 Understanding of CMMC Framework o National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Chapter 8 Preferred: * Information Assurance Certifications preferred (CISSP/CISA, Security+, CCP/CCA, or other industry-recognized Certification that validate knowledge in Cybersecurity framework or equivalent). #CJ | |