Information Security Compliance Analyst

Position is primary remote with some time in office as needed for meetings.

Job Summary:

The Information Security/Compliance Analyst will plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security protocols for the protection of the organization's computer networks and information.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform system security assessments as required per state and federal law.
  

• Manage and organize security finding tickets and metrics.
  

• Create and maintain a master task list for security team visuals on high and moderate team priorities.
  

• Collaborates with analysts, engineers, and architects to improve security team processes using AMS principles.
  

• Collaborates with users to discuss computer data access needs, to identify security threats and violations, and to identify and recommend needed programming or process changes.
  

• Develops and implements plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure; adheres to emergency data processing needs.
  

• Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
  

• Performs risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
  

• Safeguards system security and improves overall server and network efficiency by training users and promoting security awareness.
  

• Reviews compliance scans and determines false positives, and reports/escalates, and prioritizes security finding tickets for IT Leadership and system owners.
  

• Reviews security policies, standards, procedures and recommends changes based on current trends and needs.
  

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate, coordinate, and effectively communicate which is essential to drive work without direct authority.
  

• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills.
  

• Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools.
  

• Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication.
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Organized with attention to detail.
  

Required Skills:

• `Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, or a related field required; M.B.A. in Information Systems preferred.
  

• At least three years of experience in computer systems with some specialization in computer security.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Tenable
  

• Project Management Experience