Xylem - Glen Allen, VA
posted 4 months ago
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. (YSI) is seeking a highly qualified IT Security Analyst 2 to join our team in Glen Allen, VA. As a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, and 27001 certified, woman-owned small business, YSI is committed to providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT solutions and services to both business corporations and government organizations. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our IT projects by participating in the controls assessment process related to Commonwealth SEC530 and IRS PUB1075 security standards. In this role, the IT Security Analyst will be responsible for gathering and reviewing artifacts as part of the security controls assessment process. This includes participating as a member of the project team to review user stories and identify necessary security controls that must be included for success criteria. The analyst will assist the project team in identifying deliverables and artifacts that demonstrate the implementation of security controls for the user stories. Additionally, the analyst will coordinate artifact approval with the agency's Information Security and Risk Management (ISRM) team and support the documentation of Plans of Actions and Milestones for any controls that are not met, working closely with the Technology Service Cyber Security division and the project team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivation and innovation are key traits that will contribute to the success of the individual in this role. With a focus on information security programs, the candidate should have a solid background in government, healthcare, or financial services, and be well-versed in privacy controls based on NIST 800-53, agile-based methodologies, and consulting with technical staff.