Information Assurance Engineer GRC at HAYS in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Information Assurance Engineer GRC in Omaha, NE.


Role Description


As a member of the Information Assurance team, you will have the opportunity to grow your Cyber Security knowledge while using your current skills to improve the overall Cyber Security posture . Team members perform red team testing; vulnerability assessments; forensics; administer a breadth of industry-leading security products; provide authentication and authorization services; collaborate with team members to identify, analyze and mitigate cyber threats; and consult with other IT and business teams to provide secure technology solutions for the Company.
The mission of the Information Assurance group is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computing resources, as well as, providing a reliable and scalable security infrastructure. Team members are given the autonomy to explore new and creative solutions to securing the information technology landscape


This should be a bullet point list of all the major job duties this position will be responsible for.
• Align and maintain the Company's cyber security policies and standards to industry compliance frameworks, such as CIS and NIST CSF
• Conduct cyber security gap analysis assessments against industry standards, applicable regulations, and best practices
• Work collaboratively with Business and Tech teams to assess functional and security requirements for 3rd party service solution providers
• Manage multiple deliverables and timelines across teams to ensure quality, on-time product deliveries
• Consult with other IT teams on secure implementation procedures for the Company's computing environments
• Lead and execute compliance audits and remediation projects within established control areas
• Implement technologies and automation processes to enhance the Company's security posture based on threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities
• Assist in assessing, measuring, evaluating, and improving the Company's readiness to deal with cyber security and compliance risks
• Identify and evaluate: 1) business and technology risks, 2) internal controls which mitigate risks, and 3) methods and technologies to improve the internal control environment


Skills & Requirements


• This includes anything (skills, experience, education, certifications, years of experience, etc.) the candidate must have. There can be no exceptions made to the required list, the candidates you chose to move forward with will all have to have these.
• A Bachelor or Master's Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or a minimum of 6 years of recent CIS or NIST Framework Consulting experience may be taken into account in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written and dynamic verbal communication skills
• Experience implementing or assessing cyber security programs against the CIS or NIST CSF framework
• Demonstrated understanding of industry standards (NIST 800-53, ISO 27002), control objectives, cyber threats and vulnerabilities
• Solid analytical and technical skills
• Must be flexible and able to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
• High degree of self-motivation, commitment and integrity
• Ability to work well with others and as a member of a team
• Recent experience in Windows or Linux system or security administration
• Recent experience in evaluating or completing a SOC 2 Type 2 certification for an enterprise
• 2+ years recent experience with one or more scripting languages: perl, python, PowerShell
• Compliance and operational experience in information security
• Demonstrated experience in creating or conducting security awareness training for a large enterprise
• Experience creating scripts to analyze data and automate processes
• Experience in data classification and sensitive information handling procedures


Benefits/Other Compensation:


Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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