Information Security Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Information Security Analyst is a key member of the CTS IT team, dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the security of the organization's digital assets. This role focuses on ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems through proactive measures and continuous improvement. The analyst is responsible for security reporting, creating action plans, educating workforce members, and participating in security assessments, audits, and reviews. Additionally, this position involves collaborating with various departments to integrate security measures into system designs, evaluating new technologies, and incident response efforts. The Information Security Analyst plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's infrastructure against emerging threats and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously monitor and improve the security posture of the CTS infrastructure using advanced threat detection tools and techniques.
• Review new systems designs and major modifications related to IT security prior to implementation, ensuring proactive security measures are integrated.
• Collaborate with administrative and technical staff on policy reviews to ensure the documents are updated in support of evolving technologies and security trends.
• Collaborate with CTS staff in the evaluation of new software, hardware, and cloud-based solutions as they relate to IT security.
• Collaborate with CTS leadership to ensure regular and comprehensive IT security training is scheduled and completed within their departments.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT security solutions including tools, web applications, IDS/IPS and other related technologies to address emerging threats.
• Investigate any potential or actual security incidents thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Participate in penetration testing simulations and cyber incidents as a technology leader, providing guidance and expertise.
• Review the internal and external monthly security reports and track open action items through completion, ensuring timely resolution.
• Conduct regular IT security risk assessments for CTS locations, document any identified risks, and create action plans for mitigation.
• Partner with IT leadership on budgets and roadmaps for IT security initiatives.
• Participate in change review meetings to ensure IT security considerations are thoroughly documented and communicated.
• Participate in business continuity/disaster recovery planning, meetings, tabletops, and simulations as a representative of IT Security ensuring regular updates and improvements.
• Perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations. Bring compliance issues to the attention of management promptly.
• Perform all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related field of study, or equivalent direct experience.
• Experience:  A minimum of four (4) years of related cyber security or incident response experience.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SQL, networking  protocols and cryptographic algorithms, penetration testing simulations, cloud security, advanced threat detection tools, and Zero Trust architecture.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or other information security credentials.
• Equivalent experience and demonstrated knowledge may be considered in lieu of certifications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ITIL Foundation
• Healthcare industry experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have proficient computer skills.
• Effective oral and written business communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management and provide consistently high levels of customer service.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and execute a variable workload and multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment: Remote
• Travel: Up to 25%
• 5+ hours per shift: Sitting, finger dexterity, reaching waist to shoulder.
• Up to 3 hours per shift: Standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, handling, driving, reaching above shoulders, reaching waist to shoulder, reaching knee to waist, reaching floor to knee, grasping items, lift/carry/move items up to 40 pounds, push/pull items up to 10 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Creative Testing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Creative Testing Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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