- The Cloud CyberSecurity Specialist will help Applications Team build and manage a Secure Cloud Infrastructure by adhering to Agency policy and industry best practices.
- This position will report directly to the Security Operations Manager to drive innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response capabilities.
- The client is looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables within defined deadlines.
- This role is involved in projects or issues of high complexity that requires an individual who can quickly think on their feet, challenge the status quo, and drive efficiencies through the process.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Cloud Based Systems
2. Provide input and feedback on cloud / hybrid architectures related to Security
3. Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures
4. Perform regular security audits of resources deployed in the Medicaid Cloud Based Systems
5. Assist in investigation and remediation of security incidents and issues
6. Serve as Security Subject Matter Expert for Secure Cloud Infrastructure
7. Consult on, and provide requirements for critical projects and initiatives
8. Create documentation on specific remediation steps to close vulnerabilities or mitigate risk to acceptable levels
9. Create documentation that can readily to be added to Agency procedures
10. Revise documents and artifacts as tactics and techniques evolve to address new and emergent threats and trends
11. Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
12. Raise the awareness level of cloud security in the agency
13. Conducts security assessments to identify areas of risk and ensure gaps are remediated
14. Effectively communicates to management and business stakeholders the status of projects and issues as they relate to Cloud Security