Information Security Analyst

Company: Zensar Technologies
Location: Dallas
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

The IT Security Analyst will demonstrate a passion for technical problem-solving and driving changes to increase the effectiveness of our tools. The IT Security Analyst will exhibit solid security systems administration and operations backgrounds along with a strong drive for results and continual improvement. Additionally, the IT Security Analyst will provide direct support to information security risk assessments and audits. As new tools and services are introduced to the Healthcare client, the IT Security Analyst will play a key role in assessing the proposed tools and services and documenting the resulting risks. The IT Security Analyst will work with the GRC team to produce evidence as required for the HITRUST, etc. audit and attestations (SOC 2 Type II).

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Essential Functions:



Develops and implements information assurance/security standards and procedures to include documentation
Identifies and applies relevant security controls to systems based on NIST 800-53 system classification
Identifies, reports, and resolves/mitigates security violations
Applies know-how to government common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures
Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures
Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include databases, operating systems, and access devices
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements
Provides hands-on integration and implementation of enterprise system security solutions
Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides engineering and technical support in solving these problems
Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle
Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-53, etc.)
Create documentation to support information system authorization/accreditation packages
Provides continuous monitoring support for information systems and applications.
Develop IT architecture deliverables, specific to information security countermeasure implementations, for operational systems and systems under development
Maintains Federal IT security policies, standards, and guidance
Other duties as assigned



Education and Experience:



Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field preferred, or equivalent Education and Experience
A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Information Security Engineer or Analyst with a demonstrated track record in deploying increasingly complex cybersecurity solutions
Working knowledge of secure design and implementation of the below technologies with concentration on at least four of the areas below:Network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, routers, DMZ, web application firewalls)
Security Infrastructure (IPS, IDS, WAF, End Point Protection, Splunk, Bro, IR)
Data Loss Prevention (Vontu/Symantec, CodeGreen, Netskope, etc.
Linux authentication / authorization methodologies, such as Kerberos, LDAP, Sudo, etc.
Active Directory, SSO, ADFS, ADLDS, Sailpoint, TPAM , Okta, CASB, etc.
Some automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, SQL, Python)


Ability to script/automate using PowerShell, SQL or Python
Thorough understanding of network technologies, TCP/IP networking, DHCP, DNS, network security tools, secure engineering principles and security testing methodologies
Working knowledge of threats to cybersecurity and understanding of the tools and tactics utilized by threat actors
Extensive Windows, Mac, Linux and Unix experience
Desktop, server, application, database, and network security hardening principles and practices for threat prevention
Knowledge of common attack methodologies; common types of security vulnerabilities
Proficiency in the use of manual and automated techniques for scanning, vulnerability, and penetration testing of networks, applications, operating systems, databases, and email systems
Strong knowledge of security controls in industry-standard frameworks including SOC 2 Type II, and NIST CSF
Virtual machine hardening and/or cloud security experience is a plus



Competencies:



Analytical
Business acumen
Coaching/development of direct reports
Collaboration
Customer/client service focused
Drive for results
Leadership
Managerial courage
Prioritization/organization
Problem solving/analysis
Teamwork/ building effective teams
Technical capacity

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