Business Analyst (Expertise in Cyber Security, Security Frameworks, Process Modeling, and Project Management Tools)

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Business Analyst specialized in Cyber Security to join our team. In this role you will serve as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams translating complex security requirements into clear actionable specifications. You will contribute to the development of secure and resilient digital solutions that protect organizational assets support compliance and enable strategic business objectives. Your expertise will help ensure that cybersecurity risks are effectively managed while delivering high-quality compliant solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Software Requirements

• Required Software Skills:
  • Business analysis tools and methodologies including Agile Waterfall and BPMN
  • Project management platforms such as JIRA Asana and Trello
  • Data analysis tools like SQL and Microsoft Excel (preferred: advanced skills)
  • Familiarity with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and testing processes
• Preferred Software Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g. SIEM vulnerability scanners)

Overall Responsibilities

• Facilitate the collection and analysis of cybersecurity and business requirements to identify security needs and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize cybersecurity controls risk mitigation strategies and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure requirements are accurately interpreted and translated into technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including requirement specifications process models test plans and risk assessments.
• Communicate project status risks and issues transparently to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support project delivery by ensuring solutions meet security standards are delivered on schedule and within budget and comply with relevant regulations.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and best practices for cybersecurity initiatives.
• Ensure a clear understanding of security-related impacts within broader project implementation.

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Business Analysis Methodologies:
  • Essential: Agile Waterfall BPMN
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma principles for process optimization
• Data Analysis & Reporting Tools:
  • Essential: SQL Microsoft Excel (pivot tables formulas data modeling)
  • Preferred: Power BI or similar visualization tools
• Cybersecurity Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of security concepts threats and controls is preferred but not mandatory
• Project Management Tools:
  • Essential: JIRA Asana Trello
  • Preferred: Confluence or other documentation tools
• Development Lifecycle & Testing:
  • Good understanding of SDLC processes testing types (unit integration user acceptance testing)

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in business analysis with a focus on cybersecurity or information security projects.
• Proven success in delivering complex projects with security components in finance healthcare or technology sectors is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including security specialists developers and business units.
• Alternative qualifications include relevant certifications (e.g. ECBA CCBA or CBAP) or experience in cybersecurity consulting.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Lead requirements gathering workshops with stakeholders to understand cybersecurity controls policies and business needs.
• Collaborate with technical teams to define security specifications controls and compliance measures.
• Analyze and document security processes workflows and controls using BPMN or similar tools.
• Prepare detailed documentation including risk assessments requirements traceability matrices and test plans.
• Track project progress identify potential delays or risks and communicate updates proactively.
• Support testing activities to verify security requirements are met.
• Engage in stakeholder meetings to review security implications of solutions and manage expectations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in cybersecurity governance and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Computer Science Information Technology or related fields.
• Professional certification in Business Analysis (e.g. ECBA CCBA CBAP) or cybersecurity certifications (optional but advantageous).
• Training in security frameworks such as ISO 27001 NIST or CIS Controls is a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in cybersecurity trends and best practices.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret security requirements into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while actively collaborating within teams.
• Adaptability to evolving security threats and organizational changes.
• Critical thinking decision-making skills and a proactive approach to risk management.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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