Information Security Specialist

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

Information Security Specialist 

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Corning Tower, Albany, 100 S Mall Arterial, Albany, NY

This role requires a minimum of 50% onsite work.

Summary

The incumbent will be part of a professional information security team and be responsible for supporting efforts to improve security and privacy protection within the Center for Health Data Innovation.

The Center is responsible for multiple systems in support of assessing and analyzing the healthcare ecosystem in New York State. These systems include the states All Payer Database, SPARCS, Data Quality solutions, Master Data Management solutions, Provider Directory, and more. 

This position offers the opportunity to develop and implement new information security technologies and methods in a rapidly moving environment. The incumbent will work closely with all levels of technical, security, and management staff. 

The incumbent will be responsible for:
•    Performing access management tasks and audits
•    Assisting with risk assessments, data classification and identity assurance
•    Developing and implementing data access control process and procedures
•    Monitoring and responding to potential security events
•    Handling incident response vulnerability management tasks

Minimum Experience:

• 8 years of SAS, SQL, Tableau, Python, R or equivalent analytical/programming software experience,
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, & Excel
• Understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security and privacy requirements.
• Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-30 style risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) certification.
• Knowledge of the NIST CSF.
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.