IT Security Specialist - (100% Remote)

Company Description

Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in the areas of Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, and Program Management support services – focusing on the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Treasury. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate, and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provides analysis, implementation, and evaluation of current and proposed security initiatives and needs including performing various activities to support Access Control activities including maintaining and monitoring user access, performing monthly reviews, monitoring access to the Network, reviewing audit activities, performing monthly reviews and annual user reviews on applications, IT Resources and Outsourced Contractor Services.
• Performs assigned tasks with a moderate level of technical complexity or organizational visibility and requires a moderate level of technical or analytical expertise.
• Executes planned data analyses. Develops and produces ad hoc and routine reports.
• Confers with users to determine problems, resolutions, and requirements.
• Conducts reviews and audits.
• Gathers facts for analysis.
• Drafts, reviews, edits, and distributes procedures, and other documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Five (5) or more years of experience in with identity and access management and/or system log analysis.
• Knowledge of emerging and current technology products and services that address business needs and enhances the quality of work.
• DoD 8570.1 IAM Level II certification prior to starting work and throughout the entire period of performance.
• Experience implementing technical security solutions.
• Ability to conduct analysis of operations and methods to improve quality and effectiveness.
• Knowledge of the NIST RMF.
• Knowledge of specialized security tools and methodologies such as SailPoint, ServiceNow, Imperva, and other FDIC approved tools.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have a public trust clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Additional Information

Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and in return receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.