Senior IT Security Analyst

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Position :

Senior IT Security Analyst

Location : Detroit, MI 48226

Detroit, MI 48226

Duration : 6+ Months

6+ Months

Job Type : Contract to Hire

Contract to Hire

Work Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

Department :

EIS Purchased Services

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst to join our team, focusing on enhancing and securing our IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in security and IT, with a proven track record in security audits, risk management, and project management.

This role requires a strong analytical background, proficiency in advanced Excel, and experience with security tools and metrics.

Key Responsibilities :

Security and Risk Management : Identify, track, and monitor IT risks; review and close risk evidence; perform risk impact analysis;

and discuss remediation strategies with risk owners.

• Audit and Compliance : Assist with HITRUST assessments and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Technical Analysis : Analyze Tenable scans and Splunk data; maintain expertise in operating systems, databases, networks, firewalls, and identity access.
• Project Management : Manage projects related to IT security and risk management.
• Documentation and Reporting : Develop risk metrics and analyses, and provide detailed reports and recommendations.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Experience : 10+ years in security and information technology.
• Security Audits / Risk Management : 5+ years in security audit or risk management.
• Project Management : Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office, including macro development.
• Analytical Skills : Strong analytical abilities for risk analysis and remediation.
• Security Tools : Experience with Tenable, Splunk, and technical knowledge in operating systems, databases, networks, firewalls, and identity access.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• Technical Expertise : Experience in network security, cloud security, SOC audits, and ISO 27001.
• Additional Knowledge : Familiarity with MFA, security operations, threat hunting, and OWASP.
• Certifications : CISA, CRISK, CISSP, and knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks.

Education / Certifications :

• Degree : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications : Relevant security certifications such as CISA, CRISK, CISSP.
• Knowledge : Understanding of OWASP, HIPAA, HITRUST, and NIST frameworks.

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Hybrid

Employment Type : Contract

Contract

Experience Level : Mid-Senior-Level

Mid-Senior-Level

Hourly Compensation :

USD 50 - 54

Work Experience (years) :

6 - 8 years

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Skills :

• Security Audits
• HITRUST
• Tenable
• Excel
• CISA
• SOC Audits
• Risk Management
• IT Security
• Security Operations
• ISO 27001
• Cloud Security
• Network Security
• Identity Access
• Risk
• Threat Hunting
• Firewalls
• Networks
• Project Management
• Operating Systems
• OWASP
• Databases
• CRISK
• HIPAA
• Security
• Splunk
• NIST Frameworks
• CISSP
• Microsoft Office
• Management

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