Business Analyst IT/Cybersecurity

Job Title: Business Analyst IT/Cybersecurity

Location: Maplewood, MN 100% Remote

Duration: 6+ Months with potential extensions

Description:

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in collecting information and creating materials for educating broader IT and Cybersecurity groups around complex topics that need alignment. This position involves working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to gather and document requirements, analyze current state processes, and be the lead in creating communication materials and documentation. Some materials are purely for alignment while others will be for project proposals. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in technical documentation, and a background in complex IT and Cybersecurity solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Requirements Gathering

• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify and gather detailed business and technical requirements
• Conduct interviews and workshops to capture requirements and understand business needs

1. Documentation

• Document current state, problem statements, and other relevant information in a clear and concise manner

1. Process Analysis

• Where applicable, understand workflows and be able to document them to varying levels of abstraction
• Where applicable, work with stakeholders to map out current state processes and propose future state solutions

1. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Develop outputs that can drive new metrics or compliance reporting
• Support decision making with data-driven insights
• Ability to estimate effort and do regular status updates, escalations, and general work status reporting

Skills:

• Familiarity with networking, cybersecurity, and general IT systems concepts
• Experience with Project Management Methodologies
• Experience developing materials and communications for varying levels of leadership (including C-level)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to identity governance and administration
• IGA project implementation experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in Cybersecurity or IT security projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in process mapping and documentation tools.