Information Security Analyst

Job role : Information Security Analyst

Duration : 6 months to start, potential extension or FTE conversion

Location : Stamford, CT onsite

Hours : 35-hour work / week

Role Overview :

Our client is seeking an Information Security Analyst to strengthen their end client's security posture. Reporting to the CIO, this role will conduct risk assessments, monitor controls, ensure compliance with NIST and related frameworks, and advise on cybersecurity threats.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and SOC audits.
• Maintain the City's risk taxonomy, register, and control inventory.
• Lead incident response and remediation activities.
• Monitor and analyze security events across enterprise systems.
• Support SIEM, IDS / IPS, DLP, and endpoint protection tools.
• Provide employee security awareness training.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA).

Experience & Skills :