Computer Security Specialist

Computer Security Specialist

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Looking for Security Specialists to support a CDC Client with their Authority to Operate process, security scans, vulnerability documentationetc. You may work FULLY REMOTE for this role, and it will be a 6-12 month contract with potential for hire at the end.

The full description is below, if interested please email your resume to

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creates, develops and modifies CDC Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documents to ensure that Center systems conform to OMB, NIST, HHS and CDC security policies, standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines.
• Documents the corrective actions required to remediate weaknesses documented in the Center System Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Documents the results of periodic Center system recertification's, self-assessments, Contingency Plan (CP) development.
• Performs, documents, and remediates vulnerabilities identified during application scans of Center systems using tools such as WebInspect, Fortify, or ClareScan
• Create and coordinate Change Request for system applications.
• Prepare documentation on Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products to be used at CDC.
• Establish database vulnerability checks and coordinate digital signatures.

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience and/or education.
• 2 years of proficient experience with standard office PC software applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access).
• Experience as a security analyst
• Strong skills in documentation using Microsoft Word or other Word Processing or editorial applications.
• Strong problem solving skills along with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines, manage schedule conflicts, and handle sensitive personal and technical information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or Cyber Security Assurance.
• Experience working in an IT Security environment.
• Experience programming or using relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and Access.

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