Senior IT Security Analyst

The Sr. Information Security Analyst is responsible for assessing information risk and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities for IT security and IT risk across the enterprise. Assesses information risk and facilitates remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the network, systems, and applications. Reports on findings and recommendations for corrective action.

Performs vulnerability assessments as assigned utilizing IT security tools and methodologies. Performs assessments of the IT security/risk posture within the IT network, systems and software applications. Identifies opportunities to reduce risk and documents remediation options regarding acceptance or mitigation of risk scenarios.

Facilitates and monitors performance of risk remediation tasks, changes related to risk mitigation & reports on findings. Maintains oversight of IT and vendors regarding the security maintenance of their systems and applications. Liaise with other governance functions such Operations, IT, HR, Legal, and Compliance.

Key responsibilities including but not limited to

• Management of IT security and IT risk (e.g., data systems, network and/or web) across the enterprise
• Address questions from internal and external audits and examinations
• Develop policies, procedures and standards that meet existing and newly developed policy and regulatory requirements including SOX, PCI, and/or HIPAA guidance

Facilitate IT security/risk training curriculum

Serve as a leader within IT security projects

Plan, implement, and upgrade security measures and controls

Maintain data and monitor security access

Manage network, intrusion detection and prevention systems

Recommend and install appropriate tools and countermeasures

Define, implement and maintain corporate security policies

Coordinate security plans with outside vendors

Maintain knowledge of new security trends and technologies

Other tasks as needed/determined

Education and Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in information security or related IT roles.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified (Preferred)
• Associates Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience in on the job experience

Proven experience with

• Security operations and incident response
• Vulnerability management and threat analysis
• Network and application security
• Security architecture and risk assessments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Strong inter-personal, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical staff

Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and prioritize and manage competing work assignments in a time sensitive environment
• 1-2 experience with Networking, Microsoft Windows Enterprise systems, and security-related systems

Understanding of NIST cybersecurity framework

Understanding of HIPAA compliance requirements

Strong troubleshooting skills