Application Security Manager

RTR ID:
RTR: ITS87-EHS-FY27-NET ENG 001-168

Location:
Boston MA

Hybrid

1-2 Days

Pay:
$55-$60/HR

Position:
Application Security Manager

Job Description:
Executive Office of Health and Human services is looking for a Security manager who will be responsible for ensuring the security of the companys infrastructure networks data and applications. Application Security manager will ensure that applications and services of an organization are secured and implemented with best security practices following the organizations governance model.

JOB DUTIES (Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities):

Implement Data Security Management and Operation models.

Establish various security compliance standards including (but not limited to) NIST(National Institute of Standards and Technology) FIPS(Federal Information Processing Standards) FedRAMP(Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program)

Engage with agency Privacy and Security office teams to exchange Compliance reports and obtain approvals as necessary.

Involve with auditors as necessary to provide compliance reports as requested and implement mitigation steps as required.

Implement process and tools for application vulnerability testing(SAST/DAST).

Establish and manage a vulnerability management including coordination of penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability remediation tracking and security compliance reporting.

Setup requirements for penetration testing and engage with vendors and agencies to perform/report pen tests.

Setup infrastructure audits and reports with the help of system admins and vendors as necessary.

Maintaining the system integrity and security by following the industry standard IT Controls

Implement automation of systems administration and software migration for QA and Production

Develop relationships with QA and application teams to establish quality and application compliance based on Organization standards.

Provide architecture and configuration recommendations to ensure hosted/deployed environments are security and best practices compliant.

Provide technical assistance/recommendations to agency users and other agency personnel throughout the Commonwealth.

Evaluate security and audit tools and support them as necessary.

Identify and successfully troubleshoot problems in all environments and work across teams to ensure problems get resolved in a timely manner

Available for off-hour incidents and provide 24x7 on-call production support on a rotation basis

Provide training to teams on security and compliance as necessary

Work towards continuous process improvements

REQUIRED SKILLS (Special Skill Set Abilities Knowledge):

In-depth knowledge and experience working with common regulatory framework applications related to data security including HIPAA HITRUST - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) standards and similar constructs are highly desired.

Previous knowledge and experience in designing and architecting information technology and security controls across complex and diverse networks applications and infrastructures are strongly preferred.

Technical aptitude critical thinking skills and the ability to think outside the box.

Demonstrated ability to solve complex information security problems observe security risks and weaknesses and provide security recommendations to the respective project and delivery teams.

Ability to translate technical risk issues to business leaders and upper management. Excellent verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.

Detail-oriented and value teamwork.

Ability to resolve problems as they arise and handle situations expediently.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to business needs including evenings weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education Years Experience Certificates):

10 years of IT experience with at least 5 years as a Security Manager/officer.

Bachelors degree in Information Technology or computer science or related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred: AWS security and compliance. Security certifications e.g. CISSP CISA CISM CCSP