Senior Information Security Analyst / Cybersecurity Specialist

📋 Description

• Conduct computer security reviews of partner agency systems handling FTI.
• Execute system configuration checks and review security artifacts and policies.
• Support Nessus scans, manual testing, SCAP/SCSEM completion, and automated evaluations.
• Validate in-scope tech, versions, support status, and FTI interactions.
• Prepare scope memos, status updates, and preliminary findings.
• Review CAPs/POA&Ms, SSRs, notifications, and inquiries.
• Provide written cybersecurity guidance to partner agencies.
• Apply NIST, IRS Publication 1075, CIS Benchmarks, DISA STIGs, FIPS, OMB A-130, and RMF guidance.

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or higher.
• Experience identifying and applying information security requirements.
• Experience ensuring cybersecurity requirements addressed via development, implementation, and configuration.
• Experience implementing security controls, config changes, software/hardware updates, vulnerability remediation.
• At least one listed certification (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or Associate, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, CAP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, CEH, GSNA, CFR, PenTest+) or a minimum two-year IT/cybersecurity program substitute.
• Ability to complete IRS suitability / staff-like access requirements.

🎁 Benefits

• Great benefits package.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.