About the role

  • Security Data Specialist supporting a large-scale cybersecurity assessment program for State government agencies. Transforming assessment data into actionable insights and enabling data-driven decision-making across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze cybersecurity assessment data aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171
  • Interpret maturity scores (CMMI 0–5 scale) and identify trends, risks, and control gaps
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of cybersecurity data outputs
  • Input, manage, and validate assessment data within GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC)
  • Support POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones) development and tracking
  • Ensure proper structuring of findings, risks, and remediation actions for downstream use
  • Develop and maintain interactive dashboards displaying maturity scores across NIST CSF domains, top risks, findings, and issues,
  • Support real-time reporting and data visualization for stakeholders
  • Generate executive-level reports and analytics to support decision-making
  • Ensure compatibility of assessment data with State systems and reporting requirements
  • Validate data accuracy and support QA processes for reporting deliverables
  • Assist in maintaining standardized data formats and reporting templates
  • Work closely with cybersecurity analysts, auditors, engineers, and project leadership
  • Support coordination with agency stakeholders and Information Security Officers (ISOs)
  • Provide data insights to inform remediation prioritization and risk decisions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity data analysis, IT systems analysis, or related role
  • Experience working with: Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, etc.)
  • Data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms (ServiceNow preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Security Data Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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