IT - Medicaid - Cyber Security Analyst

Security Comments:

SOALEWS - A (Standard) Background Check package in HireRight Temporary Worker Agreement Confirmation of E-Verify Completion Resource Employment Status Validation Form

Position Description:

Job Title: Information Security Analyst Location: Onsite Montgomery AL Interview Method: In-person preferred; virtual interviews available for non-local candidates Overview: The Information Security Analyst will join AMA s Information Security Office (ISO) Security Operations team reporting to the Security Operations Director. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining technical security controls to safeguard the confidentiality integrity and availability of AMA s information assets. Key Responsibilities: The analyst will perform duties within the ISO s Security Operations Center (SOC) including: - Analyze anomalies from Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to assess severity and impact. - Implement maintain and document security safeguards. - Review infrastructure changes to ensure adequate protection. - Conduct network and penetration tests and application vulnerability scans. - Promote information security awareness across the organization. - Monitor internal control systems to maintain appropriate access levels. - Support projects throughout AMA s systems development life cycle. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 4 years of Information Security experience. - Strong analytical skills for effective security analysis and incident response. - Ability to identify endpoint anomalies and malware exploitation techniques. - Understanding of social engineering tactics. - Advanced interpersonal and communication skills. - Excellent time management and prioritization abilities. - Ability to take prompt action on security events and collaborate with team members or subject matter experts. Preferred Experience: - Microsoft Defender XDR - Microsoft Sentinel - SonarQube - Tenable SC - OpenText WebInspect - Syslog-NG - Elastic LogStash - ProofPoint Education: High school diploma or GED Preferred Certifications: CompTia Security ISC2 Certified in Cyber security Certified Ethical Hacker Microsoft SC-200 Additional Information: - Resumes Forwarded: As they come in - Contract Type: Contract - Contract Length: 1 year- potential extension - Bill Rate: BR - Max # of Submissions: 3 - Submission Timeline: 10/31 4pm ct - Interview Types: In person/Video based on location - Interview Timeline: As resumes are reviewed - Background Requirements: - Target Start Date: - Submittals must include: Resume RTR and Cover letter - Candidate will work 100% in Montgomery AL Main Office - No remote work allowed - Submittals must be from a prime supplier. Suppliers can use only one (1) level of sub-vendor candidates for submittal if necessary. - Candidates must be eligible to work in the United State without the need for sponsorship - Confirmation needed if candidate is eligible for conversion to Merit. - The assignment is currently budgeted for the current fiscal year. - Position has the possibility of extending into the next fiscal year. No expense reimbursements will be approved