Security Analyst Contract - 4 months 100% Remote Due to our government client requirements, we can only consider US Citizens or Green Card Holders for this position. Must have lived in the US 3 of the past 5 years.

NO THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS PLEASE!

CANDIDATES

MUST BE SELF-REPRESENTED.

Responsibilities Be part of a team that is supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Cloud Operations and Maintenance program. Use data encryption, firewalls, and other appropriate security tools and applications to conceal and protect transfers of confidential digital information. Monitor cloud infrastructure security using tools like Splunk, GuardDuty, and SIEM platforms. Analyze security alerts and incidents to detect potential threats or unauthorized access. Investigate and respond to incidents following CMS security guidelines (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP). Coordinate with CMS ISSO, security teams, and ADOs to ensure compliance with federal security requirements. Support vulnerability scans and remediation efforts for cloud systems and applications. Prepare security reports and metrics for audits and continuous monitoring. Maintain and update incident response playbooks aligned with CMS policies. Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science. 3+ years experience as a system administrator or analyst. Certifications. All the certifications. (Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar. (Note, you dont have to have all of them, but the Security+ would be preferred). Detail-oriented approach to doing your job. Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), Open System Interconnection Model (OSI), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Knowledge of software engineering, the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and cloud computing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with customers, team members, and management. Desired All the certifications listed above. Familiarity with government contracting (GovCon), and perhaps a history of supporting the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Well versed in ethical hacking, intrusion prevention, incident response, computer forensics, reverse engineering, cybersecurity techniques.

Please Note:

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. No calls, inquiries, or Third-Party Vendors please. We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. (The ACI Group is unable to sponsor H1B Visas). $1000 Referral Bonus - www.aci.com. Since 1988, The ACI Group, a Baltimore-based staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry's leading professionals, and presenting exciting career opportunities. We have access to varied types of contract, permanent and contract-to-perm positions and offer a choice of employment options including a full benefits package.