Information Security Analyst - AZ

Job#: 3024844

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Team:TBA

Job Title: Information Security Analyst 3

Location: AZ (On-Site)

Contract Length: 12mo

Pay Rate: $53 -$57
Top Requirements:

4+ years of Information Security Analysis experience (or equivalent through work, consulting, training, military, education).

Advanced Excel / Data Analysis (pivot tables, advanced formulas, large datasets, visualizations).

Hands-on Jira experience (ticket workflow, tracking, collaboration).

Cross-functional communication with application managers, business partners, architects, analysts, engineering teams.

Experience validating/maintaining Information Security Controls (great to have).

Plusses:

Financial services experience (nice to have, not required).

Experience participating in information security controls execution.

Ability to handle large data sets and develop reporting for InfoSec initiatives.

Job Summary:

This contingent Information Security Analyst will support moderately complex Information Security Analysis initiatives, contributing to large-scale planning and execution of InfoSec deliverables.

The Analyst will evaluate security controls, perform detailed data analysis, track and manage work through Jira, and collaborate cross-functionally with application, engineering, risk, and business stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical ability, deep Excel proficiency, effective communication skills, and the capability to support ongoing InfoSec operational activities and control validations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Analyze moderately complex Information Security challenges requiring evaluation of multiple variables.
• Validate, maintain, and support information security controls across applications and environments.
• Perform advanced Excel data analysis, including building reports, pivot tables, datasets, and visual summaries.
• Manage and track work using Jira, including ticket workflows, updates, and collaboration across teams.
• Support InfoSec compliance efforts, following internal policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional partners (business managers, architects, analysts, engineering teams).
• Contribute to issue resolution, control reviews, and continuous improvement of InfoSec processes.
• Participate in large-scale planning and coordination of security analysis activities.
• Support stakeholders in identifying, analyzing, and resolving information security risks.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.