Innova Solutions USA - Santa Barbara, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Cybersecurity IT Consultant (NIST) position is a 6-month contract role focused on providing security software uploads, maintenance, and reporting. The assignment is set to begin at the end of August or September and can be performed fully remotely, although the candidate may need to travel to Maryland for training purposes. This training may also be conducted remotely. The contract is deadline-driven, requiring full-time hours (40 hours per week) during the upload phase, followed by a reduced schedule of 20 hours per week for maintenance tasks. The consultant will be responsible for ensuring the secure transfer of data for an Army installation over a five-month period, with no security clearance required. The consultant will conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with federal regulations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to mitigate security risks while enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture. Responsibilities include performing Static Application Security Testing (SAST) on delivered software, generating reports, maintaining documentation, and creating procedures to support ongoing maintenance of key information systems. The role also involves capturing security controls during the requirements phase, compiling documentation of program development, performing secure programming, and translating security requirements into application design elements.