Information Security Specialist

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is searching for a highly motivated Information Security Specialist to join our team and help us ensure the security of our systems and data. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for protecting critical information and will have a strong technical background in cybersecurity and information security. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and have a solid understanding of security systems and protocols.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and evaluate security systems, protocols, and processes to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
2. Implement measures to protect and secure data and systems from unauthorized access, malicious activities, and unauthorized disclosure.
3. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards.
4. Provide technical support and advice to staff on security issues.
5. Monitor and investigate security incidents and provide timely reporting and recommendations for remediation.
6. Research and evaluate emerging security technologies, techniques, and best practices.
7. Stay abreast of the latest security trends and threats in the industry.
8. Foster and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Information Security Specialist in Woodlawn, MD, USA is between $80,000 and $125,000 per year. This range may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual, as well as the size and type of organization.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance portability standards. In addition to these programs, CMS has other responsibilities, including the administrative simplification standards from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), quality standards in long-term care facilities (more commonly referred to as nursing homes) through its survey and certification process, clinical laboratory quality standards under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, and oversight of HealthCare.gov. CMS was previously known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) until 2001.

CMS actively inspects and reports on every nursing home in the United States. This includes maintaining the 5-Star Quality Rating System.