Information Security Analyst

Harrisburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title- Information Security Analyst

Project Location Hybrid in Harrisburg PA

Duration- 6 months contract

Visa- USC/ GC Only

Onsite Interview

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an Information Security Analyst responsible for performing root cause analysis of security events and incidents conducting risk assessments and deploying security controls to protect sensitive data. This role supports enterprise security initiatives system monitoring audit compliance and disaster recovery readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Operations

Perform root cause analysis of security events and incidents
Conduct risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to lost or stolen data
Deploy and administer vendor and internally developed security tools and procedures
Monitor system availability performance and capacity metrics
Provide audit support and collect evidence for internal and external reviews
Assist in maintaining and testing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans

Project Support

Provide accurate effort estimates and timely status updates
Support implementation of security enhancements and improvements

Testing and Documentation

Perform analysis documentation and testing of system enhancements
Conduct unit testing to ensure specifications are met and no adverse system impacts occur
Maintain technical and functional application documentation

Leadership and Governance

Mentor junior staff on information security processes
Ensure compliance with enterprise security and privacy policies
Stay current on industry standards and best practices
Support transformation initiatives aligned with strategic objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
2 to 5 years of experience in information security
Ability to coordinate escalation teams to resolve security issues
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information
High level of integrity and professional ethics
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong time management and organizational skills

Technical Knowledge Required:

Security principles and risk assessment standards
Information security best practices and defense in depth strategies
Network technologies and security controls
Experience in several of the following areas:
- Access control
- Application development
- Database security
- Encryption
- Network security
- Security frameworks such as NIST
- Server hardening
- Server patching technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Current security related industry certifications
Experience with cloud computing and cloud native technologies
Application development experience including scripting and automation

Experience automating business processes

Job Title- Information Security Analyst Project Location Hybrid in Harrisburg PA Duration- 6 months contract Visa- USC/ GC Only Onsite Interview Position Overview: Our client is seeking an Information Security Analyst responsible for performing root cause analysis of security events and incid...