Security Analyst

Security Analyst • Contract - 4 months • 100% Remote • Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizens or Green Card Holders for this position. Must have lived in the US 3 of the past 5 years. • NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE! CANDIDATES MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED. Responsibilities • Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Cloud Operations and Maintenance program. • Use data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information. • Monitor cloud infrastructure security using tools like Splunk, GuardDuty, and SIEM platforms. • Analyze security alerts and incidents to detect potential threats or unauthorized access. • Investigate and respond to incidents following CMS security guidelines (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP). • Coordinate with CMS ISSO, security teams, and ADOs to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. • Support vulnerability scans and remediation efforts for cloud systems and applications. • Prepare security reports and metrics for audits and continuous monitoring. • Maintain and update incident response playbooks aligned with CMS policies. Requirements • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. • 3+ years experience as a system administrator or analyst. • Certifications. All the certifications. (Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar. (Note, you dont have to have all of them, but the Security+ would be preferred). • Detail-oriented approach to doing your job. • Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). • Knowledge of software engineering, the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and cloud computing. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with customers, team members, and management. Desired • All the certifications listed above. • Familiarity with government contracting (GovCon), and perhaps a history of supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). • Well versed in ethical hacking, intrusion prevention, incident response, computer forensics, reverse engineering, cybersecurity techniques. Please Note: • Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. • No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please. • We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas). • $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com. Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package. Originally posted on Himalayas