Information Security Associate (entry-level) - REMOTE!

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)

Job Family: Information Security

GDIT is searching for an entry-level Information Security Associate to work under a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contract ensuring the information system is secure.

In this role, you will be performing all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.

THIS ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE AND PERFECT FOR A NEW GRAD!

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Review System Security Plans, Information Security Risk Assessments, Privacy Impact Assessments, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans and other CMS security related artifacts.

• Create access reports and review/audit access for the system and applications understanding the concept of least privilege.

• Work daily with technical and non-technical team members to ensure security functions are implemented and documented through CMS system lifecycle.

• Work daily within security monitoring tools such as Nessus, AWS Security Hub, AWS GuardDuty, AWS Inspector, AWS Chef Inspec to translate system security posture to technical and non-technical team members.

• Work in SAFe agile teams, assisting with security-related tasks and deliverables associated with bi-weekly iterations and daily updates for scrum.

• Support audits, assessments and penetration tests through scheduling meetings, evidentiary collection and interviews.

• Documents and maintains Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for all weaknesses/findings identified in security audits or self-assessments.

• Implement, document, maintain, and monitor CMS Acceptable Risk Safeguards control requirements.

Requirements

• 0+ years and a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems or Computer Science or related discipline

• Foundational knowledge related to vulnerability management and/or vulnerability and compliance tools such as Nessus.

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident is required to be considered for this position.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.

Desired Qualification

• Relevant security certifications in any of the following: Network +, Security +, CAP, CSX, SSCP certifications

• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing and cloud services.

• Excellent customer service skills as well as strong communication skills.

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