Information Security/Compliance Analyst - In Person Interview--Primarily Remote

***In Person Interview.*** Initial PO for 12 months; usually projects with this customer goes for 3+ years ***w2 or 1099 or c2c; Primarily Remote***

Job Summary

The Information Security/Compliance Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization''s computer networks and information.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform system security assessments as required per state and federal law.
• Manage and organize security finding tickets and metrics.
• Create and maintain a master task list for security team visuals on high and moderate team priorities.
• Collaborates with analysts, engineers, and architects to improve security team processes using AMS principles.
• Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.
• Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs.
• Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
• Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
• Reviews compliance scans and determines false positives, and reports/escalates, and prioritizes security finding tickets for IT Leadership and system owners.
• Reviews security policies, standards, procedures and recommends changes based on current trends and needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and effectively communicate which is essential to drive work without direct authority.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
• Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required; M.B.A. in Information Systems preferred.
• At least three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.