Job Title: Senior IT Security Analyst – Ohio Benefits Program
Location: Columbus, Ohio (On-Site as per State Policy)
Contract Duration: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week
Contract Renewal: Up to 3 additional 1-year terms (based on performance and need)
Key Responsibilities
- Review OBP documentation, policies, plans, and procedures; recommend updates to align with best practices and applicable regulations.
- Serve as a security consultant, providing technical guidance to executive stakeholders, IT managers, and security teams.
- Analyze and enhance OBP's security and privacy frameworks in alignment with NIST 800-53, MARS-E, IRS 1075, and other federal standards.
- Assist in security incident analysis and response, audit remediation, and compliance reporting.
- Evaluate and process access rights through the 7078 process.
- Represent the Office of Information Security and Privacy in inter-agency meetings as needed.
- Develop and deliver security training programs and tabletop exercises.
- Contribute to security governance alignment with Enterprise Architecture and Portfolio Management practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
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Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in large-scale government or healthcare IT environments.
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Expertise in NIST 800-53, CMS MARS-E, IRS Publication 1075, and applicable CFRs.
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Strong understanding of MS Windows, Linux, and database systems.
- Professional Certifications:
- Required: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Preferred: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- Experience in:
- Security/privacy/IT audits
- Communicating with executive leadership
- Technical writing and policy documentation
- Using MS Office and Adobe tools
- Training development and delivery
- Project management techniques and tools
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.