Cyber Security Training Awareness Coordinator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

About The Position

This position is open to permanent residents or US citizens only. The Cyber Security Analyst II: Training Awareness Coordinator is assigned different tasks to include researching, evaluating, and recommending agency training needs to ensure the appropriate protection and reduction of risk for information resources. You will assess training needs and advise the agency on the security training awareness requirements as well as the risks within various business initiatives. The position develops, recommends, and evaluates the implementation of plans designed to train and educate agency employees and contractors to avoid accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information for agency administered systems as well as third-party administered systems. Develops, monitors, evaluates, and maintains training awareness plans to ensure the proper cyber security training and awareness to further the protection of information systems and information resources. Participates on a team that is responsible for analyzing, implementing, and maintaining agency training requirements to enforce agency information security policies and procedures. Assists in coordinating, deploying, and managing information security training activities . Recommends improvement strategies. Uses risk assessment evaluation tools to develop spreadsheets, diagrams, metrics, and other reports for managing the compliance and certification process. Handles sensitive situations and information with discretion and maintains confidentiality

Requirements

Knowledge of the NIST Special Publications (800 Series) with particular emphasis on the SP 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems & Organizations. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of control structures and application of controls.
Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems; of technology across all network layers and computer platforms; of operational support of networks, operating systems, Internet technologies, databases, and security applications; and of information security practices, procedures, and regulations.
Knowledge in analyzing, recommending, & developing enterprise-wide security policies, standards, & guidelines within appropriate organizational risk tolerances. Skill in implementing enforcement of security policy within technology solutions.
Knowledge of enterprise security program management using Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance solutions. Demonstrated experience with the implementation & development of business processes in Enterprise Governance Risk & Compliance solutions.
Knowledge of effective project management practices & ability to effectively manage multiple priorities within a security function providing services to numerous clients. Has professional presentation skills.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Skill in the operation of computers and applicable software and in configuring, deploying, and monitoring security infrastructure.
Skill in evaluating enterprise networks/systems for assurance of control requirements as specified by the IRS Pub.1075, Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State & Local Agencies. Capable of managing control assertion & corrective action plan processes including the coordination of status updates & report submission.
Critical thinking and solution development skills.
Ability to resolve complex security issues in diverse and decentralized environments, to communicate effectively, and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in information technology security, computer information systems, computer science, management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred. Education and experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.
At least 3 - 7 years’ experience in information security analysis work.
Experience developing and implementing IT security training and awareness programs, policy, standards, or procedures.

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) or similar security certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the HHS Training and Awareness Program.
Helps mature the Information Security Program
Participates in a team that ensures sensitive data handling systems are in compliance with security controls that enforce agency policy and procedures.
Provides leadership to other security analysts in the performance of their duties.
Performs or leads other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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