Information Security Analyst

Summary of the Position
This posting is for an Information Security Analyst to assist the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT (A&F IT). A&F IT is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Analyst to join the Office of the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating internal and external audits, performing comprehensive risk assessments, and developing robust security policies. This role requires a deep understanding of security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure the organization's information assets are protected against potential threats.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate security audits between 3rd party auditors and IT teams

• Meet with auditors and confirm scope of engagements
• Gather and organize responses and evidence
• Consolidate materials and analyze content for completeness and accuracy
• Solicit and coordinate reviews with security team SME(s)
• Present information to auditors and other key stakeholders
• Document and track progress of Corrective Action Plans

Policy and Procedure administration

• Manage catalog of Information Security Policies and Procedures
• Ensure annual reviews and updates are complete
• Work with the Department of Revenue's (DOR's) Risk Management team to identify business impact of policies

Conduct Internal IT risk assessments

• Interview SMEs and document in-place controls against NIST800-53
• Identify control deficiencies
• Drive remediation of deficiencies

Facilitate Risk assessments of 3rd party vendors

• Maintain schedule of assessments
• Maintain 3rd party vendor questionnaires
• Coordinate assessments between vendor, business and
• Collect and consolidate responses
• Escalate 3rd party vendor control weaknesses to security team SME(s)

Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information security, risk management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a non-technical audience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Key Competencies:

• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies

Required Skills : Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information security, risk management, or a related field. Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
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Candidate must be your W2 Employee :Yes
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
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