Associate Security Analyst

Work as an associate security analyst and consultant to understand, evaluate and compare a company's data security posture to documented security standards. Often this is done by validating compliance to security requirements provided by various governing bodies (i.e. - Payment Card Industry, HIPAA, CIS Controls, etc.).

The job consists of working with a senior security analyst and customers to help them meet data security requirements. The associate security analyst will use their IT skills and experience to help with or conduct on-site assessments of security controls. On-site security reviews are conducted with technical staff members, management, etc., and require a knowledge of IT systems to collect evidence as prescribed by the senior security analyst to validate a customer's implementation of the required security controls.

A detailed written report is then prepared for the customer and/or governing body requiring the assessment that describes the system security controls in place and how they meet the requirements. The associate security analyst will work with the senior security analyst to help prepare written reports. Travel is required, approximately 1 or 2 times a month for 3-5 days each visit.

This is an opportunity for individuals with IT experience to leverage their skills, advance their careers and move into Information Security, IT audit, and network security.

Technical Skills Required:

• College or university degree in an IT or security-related field or 4+ years of professional experience, in the areas of IT or cybersecurity.
• General understanding of computer networks, network components, and exposure to various operating systems is necessary.
• Systems administration, network administration, security policy writing, database administration, etc.

Exceptional people skills and writing ability is required.

Background Check Required. Salary based on experience.