Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $90.00 USD Hourly - $100.00 USD Hourly
Description: Security AnalystLocation: Boston, MA (Hybrid)Duration: 1+ YearsEmployment Details
- Number of Positions: 1
- Engagement Length: 18-24 Months
- Hours Per Week: 37.5-40
- Interview Process: Initial phone screening followed by in-person or video interview
- Background Checks:
- CORI Check
- DOR Tax Compliance Check
Position SummaryThe Security Analyst will support the adoption of future-state end-user security solutions and protocols within a large-scale enterprise Human Resources and Payroll transformation initiative.
Responsibilities include supporting security controls, user access management, security configurations, risk mitigation, operational support, data security, compliance activities, and user provisioning/de-provisioning throughout the application lifecycle.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Operations & Governance
- Implement security policies, processes, and standards related to:
- End-user roles
- Data access management
- User provisioning and de-provisioning
- Provide operational security support for end users.
- Ensure completion of security operational documentation.
- Develop security strategies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities.
- Support implementation and maintenance of security controls.
- Support security requirements throughout the user lifecycle.
Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify security requirements through risk and business impact assessments.
- Implement security and data protection policies.
- Collaborate with risk management teams regarding assessments and recommended controls.
- Support audit, compliance, governance, and security-related activities.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting information security.
- Recommend updates to policies, standards, and procedures.
User Access Management
- Define and maintain:
- User roles
- Security groups
- Data access controls
- Provisioning and de-provisioning processes
- Coordinate approved user onboarding and go-live access activities.
- Advise security administrators on authorization requests and exception processing.
Operational Support
- Provide support based on established SLA requirements.
- Facilitate communication between users and vendors using issue management software.
- Support development of operational support processes and documentation.
- Assist in security incident investigation and resolution.
- Serve as liaison between incident response teams and subject matter experts.
Security Monitoring
- Monitor security reports and logs for unusual events.
- Research and evaluate emerging threats and security alerts.
- Recommend remediation activities.
Technical Security Implementation
- Perform configuration updates related to security requirements.
- Participate in implementation and deployment activities.
- Support data conversion activities from legacy systems to new platforms.
- Implement and manage security processes and procedures.
Identity & Access Management
Support implementation of:
- Azure Active Directory (AD)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- User Security Roles
- Workflow Security Roles
Required Skills & QualificationsSecurity & IAM
- Extensive experience providing operational security support to end users.
- Strong understanding of:
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Network Security
- Cloud Security
- SaaS Security
- Data Security
- Encryption
- File Transfer Management
Security Frameworks & Compliance
- Experience with information security management frameworks:
- ISO 2700x
- ITIL
- COBIT
- NIST
- Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and technologies.
- Experience developing and maintaining security policies, processes, procedures, and standards.
Enterprise Security Experience
- Experience implementing end-user security protocols within large organizations.
- Exposure to enterprise-scale technical configurations and processing environments.
- Understanding of information risk management concepts and principles.
Infrastructure & Networking
- Knowledge of:
- Network infrastructure
- Routers
- Switches
- Firewalls
- Network protocols
Business & Communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work across multiple business units and organizational levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Tools
- Experience with JIRA or similar issue-tracking tools.
Preferred QualificationsCloud & SaaS - Experience supporting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) implementations.
- Experience migrating legacy on-premise applications to cloud environments.
- Operational security experience in SaaS environments.
HR & Payroll Systems
- Experience with:
- Human Resource systems security
- Payroll systems security
- User access administration
Data & Reporting
- Experience with enterprise data and reporting solutions.
Security Administration
- Experience transitioning traditional IT security functions to business teams.
- Experience managing end-user security protocols in large organizations.
Audit & Compliance
- Audit experience.
- Compliance experience.
- Governance experience.
Microsoft Technologies
- Experience with Microsoft security tools and functions.
- Experience with Snowflake security functions.
Education & ExperienceEducation - Bachelor's degree in:
- Computer Science
- Systems Analysis
- Related field
OR
- Equivalent experience in:
- Audit Compliance
- Security Risk Management
- Compliance Management
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of implementation and operational IT experience in:
- Application Development
- Audit Compliance
- Database Management
- Infrastructure & Network Design
- Security Risk & Compliance Management
- Cloud Solutions
Work ArrangementHybrid Schedule
- Minimum four (4) onsite business days per month.
- Remaining days may be worked remotely.
- Must be able to report onsite with little or no notice when required.
- Reasonable proximity to the Boston office is required.
- Travel expenses to the office are not reimbursed.
Work Hours
- Monday through Friday.
- 7.5-hour compensated workday.
- Option for 8-hour workday with supervisor approval.
Benefits:
- (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates)
- Overtime, evening, and weekend work may be required based on business needs.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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