About Us:

Companion Data Services provides leading IT solutions and managed services. We operate multiple geographically disperse data centers, including two of the nation's largest healthcare data centers - both rated among the top five percent of data centers worldwide by MIPS.

With three U.S. locations and decades of experience in government, commercial and education markets, our innovative solutions and reliable services allow clients to focus on core business and improve outcomes.

Our data centers host applications process billions of transactions, supporting state, federal and commercial business.

Position Purpose:

Researches, analyzes and troubleshoots information systems compliance and security issues. Identifies, validates and reports on security incidents and events based on enterprise policies and procedures. Performs forensic information security investigations involving enterprise computers, servers and/or networking infrastructure. Assists in providing security infrastructure and support for enterprise systems.

What You'll Do:

• Performs daily monitoring and review of security events in a corporate setting. Utilizing technologically advanced software, performs system monitoring evaluations and audits to ensure compliance with the corporate security policies and standards. Performs investigations as needed and responses to potential incidents rapidly and accurately. Responsible for analyzing compliance and technical control validation data to determine and report baseline variance for all applicable technology environments.
• Assists senior staff to perform security assessments such as penetration testing or vulnerability scanning. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through enterprise connections to ensure the security of the system (s). Exploits weaknesses detected in systems to assess and prevent potential break-ins. Assists in analyzing business impact and exposure based on security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Assists in researching and evaluating systems and procedures for the prevention, detection, containment and correction of information security breaches. Assists in advising management and users regarding security procedures and compliance policies.
• Participates in the evaluation of products and/or procedures to enhance productivity and effectiveness of information security across the organization.
• Assists architects and security specialists to ensure adequate security solutions are in place throughout IT systems and platforms to mitigate identified risks sufficiently, and to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.

To Qualify For This Position, You'll Need:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in a job related field
• Degree Equivalency:
• OR 4 years job related work experience
• OR Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

Required Work Experience:

• 4 years of job related technical experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, data gathering and problem solving skills with experience analyzing network attacks.
• Understanding of system and network security, incident management, intrusion detection, log analysis, and related technologies.
• Creativity to recognize and address new threats and security challenges as they arise.
• Working knowledge of enterprise data architecture, systems engineering and data communications as applied to the automated storage and retrieval of information, using multiple platforms and protocols with the inherent security risks of each.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of administrative, procedural and technical controls used to reduce security risks.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in network troubleshooting, diagnostic root cause analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Required Software and Other Tools:

• Strong proficiency with applicable IT Security tools (software and hardware). Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You Have:

• Experience in supporting the infrastructure / application environment within a CMS Claims Processing Environment for Part A, Part B and DME Claims
• Mainframe Infrastructure and Application skills, such as but not limited to z/OS, CICS, RACF
• Vanguard and/or z/Secure Security Tools

Preferred Work Experience:

Experience in network security (Cisco ASA, IPS, VPN, RSA SecurID, PKI, cryptography), security controls for LAN/WANs, client server, web-based systems, and databases.

Experience with configuration of security devices such as firewalls, intrusion prevention, patch deployment, and risk assessment/ vulnerability scanners.

Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CISA, CISM, CISSP

Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

What We Can Do For You:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

* 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

* Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage

* Life insurance

* Paid annual leave - the longer you work here, the more you earn

* Ten paid holidays

* On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

* Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount

* Tuition assistance

* Service recognition

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements. Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who qualify with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the preferred qualifications.

We participate in E-Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.