Senior Information Security Analyst

Senior Information Security Analyst

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Senior Information Security Analyst for a contract position that can be worked 100% remotely. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• This role will be consulting during the building of the Identify Data Fabric by contributing and ensuring data requirements are met. This role will also define the reporting outcomes to represent current risk, improve decision making in the Identity platform and provide recommendations for the role-based access initiative.
• This role will provide consulting during the building of the data fabric, ensuring data requirements are met. This position will help define reporting outcomes and improving decision-making processes.
• This position will help ensure the availability of data elements for operational metrics and decision-making. This position will work with relational databases to pull information and make decisions. This position will help provide understanding and reporting data from tools like Cyber Ark and Seal Point, and integrating additional tools.
• This position will help in developing, maintaining, and implementing policies related to IAM cybersecurity governance. This position will help in providing understanding governance, compliance to policy, and role-based trends monitoring.

• Comprehensive knowledge across Identity and Access Management concepts.
• IAM technical experience (i.e. familiar with SailPoint, CyberArk, etc).
• Solid understanding of IAM technologies (e.g., Active Directory, SSO, MFA, PAM tools).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards like NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and SOC 2.
• Ability to develop, maintain, implement IAM policies and procedures.
• Understanding of data governance principles and practices.
• Ability to identify, assess, prioritize and quantify IAM-related risks effectively.
• Understand role-based access control and other access control mechanisms.
• Implement key risk indicators (KRIs) for IAM and produce reports for leadership on IAM-related risks and trends.
• Proficiency in IAM monitoring and reporting tools, as well as GRC platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Master's degree in applicable field and four (4) years' experience.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in applicable field and five (5) years' experience.
• If selected for full time employee role, the candidate must have one of the following certifications (or equivalent) at time of hire. In lieu of certification at time of hire, candidate must pass the exam within three years and complete the certification process once years of service requirements of the certifying body have been met. CISSP, CISM, GSEC, OSCP.