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Security Analyst Liaison

Madison, WI 53703

Posted: 09/20/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Cybersecurity Job Number: 580138 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Security Analyst Liaison
Location: Madison, WI; Hybrid
Pay: up to $54 per hour DOE
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and more


Job Overview:
Planet Technology's client is seeking a Security Analyst Liaison for their Information Security Section (ISS) department. ISS serves the organization by creating an information security culture and enabling the business. We are metrics minded, employee focused, and view security as a service. ISS is responsible for the following...
  • Identifying and continuously assessing risk
  • Developing, institutionalizing, and improving strategies to mitigate risk
  • Limiting the potential effects of information security events
  • The selection, assessment, authorization, and monitoring of security controls while contributing to the overall information security plan

The Information Security Section (ISS) is functionally organized into Security Awareness and Governance, Compliance, Architecture, and Portfolio Management. Cross-team collaboration is essential to our success. As Liaison is the champion for security initiatives integrating information security into program operations. This work is completed by engaging other security staff, communicating risk, and developing strategies to reduce risk. To successfully do this work, one must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of presenting to diverse audiences, including executive and non-technical individuals. A federally recognized (ANSI) information security certification must be obtained within 6 months of the start date and maintained for this position. The Department of Defense (DOD) 8570 Baseline Certifications defined by Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is the baseline to consider when reviewing the relevance of the certification.

Top Skills:
  • Conduct tier 2 review of the information security deliverables including the technical verification that includes ensuring security controls are being implemented correctly and in accordance with NIST 800-53
  • Review discrepancy reports and provide recommendations to Executive Staff and the CISO on risk remediation strategies. Distribute decisions to personnel within the organization, so they can begin to correct deficiencies and help maintain a strong security posture
  • Support and implement the security directives while balancing the unique operational goals and objectives
  • Provide intermediary communication and guidance through information security support between business units and the CISO to support initiatives

Nice to Haves
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to translate technical information into easily understandable information
  • Security certificates (CEH, CISSP, etc.)
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