Cherokee Nation Businesses

Information Security Analyst

Cherokee Nation Businesses • $95K *
Fort Washington, MD 20744In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, systems engineering, computers, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of government IT financial or system testing experience.
  • 1 year of federal internal control ITGC experience.
  • Knowledge of DHS and federal policies and guidelines including OMB A-123.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be eligible for Public Trust and DHS suitability.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct ITGC testing to identify software configuration issues affecting financial risk.
  • Assist in designing and implementing IT controls to safeguard financial data.
  • Perform IT Benchmarking tasks to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Develop strategies for scoping annual ITGC assessments based on organizational resources.
  • Establish remediation plans for identified deficiencies as per DHS guidance.
  • Conduct Tests of Design and Effectiveness for internal financial control programs.
  • Support ad-hoc IT assessments related to critical IT controls and financial systems.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate security into system planning and reporting.
  • Report updates on security initiatives and risks to management.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401K plan and other potential benefits.
  • Full-time employment with a stable benefits package.
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Job Description

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Information Security Analyst: Starting $95,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Information Security Analyst Responsibilities Include:

  • Provide Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) testing to develop and execute software test plans to identify procedural issues related to software configurations resulting in financial risk.


  • Assist stakeholders in designing, implementing, and effectively operating IT controls and processes that protect financial data.


  • Support in performing IT Benchmarking tasks which are used to demonstrate through testing that a sufficiently strong IT internal control environment for CFO Systems (internal and external) is designed and operated effectively that will lead to a downgrade of the IT deficiencies.


  • Assist in the development of a strategy that will enable the Benchmarks in consideration of available resources within the organization. Additional support is required to perform an initial A-123 ITGC assessment scoping each Fiscal Year (FY) based on the organization strategy.


  • Establish plans of action and milestones (POA&M) or Remediation Work Plans for all identified deficiencies within required timeframes per DHS 4300A and OCISO guidance.


  • Conduct Test of Design (TOD) for the IT program used for internal controls, over Financial Systems. Includes but not limited to evaluating the design of a control to determine whether the control should sufficiently address the corresponding control requirement and objective as well as relevant standards and regulations such as NIST 800-53, Rev. 5 and DHS Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A.


  • Conduct Test of Effectiveness (TOE) for the IT program used for internal controls, over Financial Systems. Includes but not limited to evaluating the operating effectiveness of a control to determine whether the control is correctly implemented and operated as designed.


  • Provide support to ad-hoc IT Assessments to include but not limited to critical IT controls (CIC), Financial and related financial system ATOs, Accounting Treatment Manual Assessment and Testing (ATM), etc.


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security requirements into system planning, fieldwork, and reporting.


  • Work general supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, while demonstrating a wide degree of creativity and latitude in problem-solving.


  • Report to a manager or head of a unit/department, providing regular updates on security initiatives, risks, and mitigation strategies.


  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


Information Security Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

  • Minimum education includes a bachelor's degree in a business field, systems engineering, computers, or other related fields.


  • Minimum experience includes having two (2) years of government IT financial or system testing, including one year of federal internal controls ITGC experience.


  • Knowledge of Federal and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and guidance, OMB A-123 attachment R-4300A, DISA STIGS, DHS hardening guidance, DHS Control Evaluation Matrix (CEM) framework, DHS CEM Testing and POA&M management


  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, technical teams, and stakeholders.


  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.


  • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust and DHS suitability


  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.


Similar Job Titles:

  1. IT Security Analyst


  1. Information Assurance Analyst


  1. Cybersecurity Analyst


  1. IT Risk Analyst


  1. Security Compliance Analyst


Keywords:

  1. IT General Controls (ITGC)


  1. Risk Assessment


  1. Compliance Testing


  1. Security Controls


  1. Internal Audit

About Cherokee Nation Businesses

Cherokee Nation Businesses is a diversified holding company that manages a range of businesses and investments in various sectors, including gaming, hospitality, aerospace, real estate, technology, healthcare, natural resources, and more. The company is owned by the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States. Cherokee Nation Businesses is committed to creating economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for Cherokee citizens and the surrounding communities.
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