Security Analyst II

Job Title: Security Analyst II

Location: Allentown, PA or Louisville, KY (Hybrid – Tues–Thurs onsite, Mon/Fri remote)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months (through 2/13/2026)
Hours/Week: 40

Job at a Glance

The client’s IT Security team is responsible for safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information and systems. This hybrid position supports strategic security initiatives and operations, with a focus on architecture, process design, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have an audit/compliance background, exposure to NERC CIP, and a technical understanding of networking.

Responsibilities

• Proactively understand business needs and apply sound cybersecurity architecture and operations, including cloud security.

• Protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of corporate information and systems.

• Escalate unresolved cybersecurity issues or misuse as needed.

• Provide thought leadership and advocacy for cybersecurity best practices across the organization.

• Consult with Business Unit and IT Management on:

• Resource owner responsibilities

• Enforcement mechanisms that balance security and business risk

• Cybersecurity audit findings and mitigation

• Stay informed on emerging technologies and advanced IT security tools/processes.

• Conduct high-level research and recommend strategic cybersecurity directions.

• Solve complex IT security issues through well-defined plans.

• Develop and enhance processes for log review and system security analysis.

• Design and implement system tests to monitor cybersecurity defense effectiveness.

• Participate in 24x7 on-call security response rotation.

• Lead and mentor junior technical staff on cybersecurity updates and practices.

• Provide technical leadership for project development and implementation.

• Commit to continuous learning and personal improvement.

• Use clear communication to present complex security ideas in an organized, persuasive manner.

• Coordinate and document internal investigations of potential security violations or compliance issues.

• Support compliance with regulations such as NERC CIP and SOX.

• Participate in security-related special projects.

• Ensure consistency of security solutions across organizational boundaries.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, math, business, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of IT experience, including:

• Information systems and security controls

• Networking, telecom, or application development with cybersecurity experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience required for lead-level.

• Familiarity with ICS security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

• Experience with desktop, mobile, server, network, and web-based security.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Project management experience with the ability to multitask across projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in information/cybersecurity or related field.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security-related credentials.

• Degree in engineering, information security, IS, or computer science.

• Active Secret Clearance.

About the Client

The client’s IT Security team plays a vital role in protecting internal systems and information across both IT and Operational Technology (OT). The team supports business goals through secure, scalable architecture and by aligning with regulatory standards. They foster a collaborative and proactive environment, continually evolving to address emerging cybersecurity threats.

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