IT Security Analyst

Job Description:

IT Security Analyst Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking an IT Security Analyst for an opportunity in Des Moines, IA. The IT Security Analyst will serve as technical expert in the Information Security field and assist in delivering quality information security solutions and applying security processes and controls to ensure the confidentially, availability and integrity of the client.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with strategic initiatives around future security infrastructure and tools.
• Design, implement and manage security tools and systems to ensure effectiveness of controls.
• Perform security reviews of server / network / application and ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Supports internal and external technology audit activities and coordinate audit finding remediation.
• Lead vulnerability management function, assist in 3rd party penetration testing and coordinate remediation.
• Monitor effectiveness of managed security vendor’s secure operations center and investigate escalated security incidents.
• Detect, investigate and recover from security incidents as well as assist with incident response planning.
• Research and report on new security trends, vulnerabilities, and changes in regulatory requirements.
• Provide staff with education and awareness training about regulatory requirements, policies and best practices for information protection.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in IT Security and 4-6 or more years of overall IT experience
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems preferred
• Experience designing and implementing network infrastructure
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, management practices and tools
• Experience with Linux Operating system
• Working knowledge of application development and scripting
• Experience performing risk analysis and business impact analysis
• Experience working with network and Web related protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS)
• Experience with Vulnerability and Malware Analysis (threat and attack analysis)
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS, firewalls, anti-virus, data loss prevention, etc.)
• Working knowledge of PCI, SOX, SSAE16/SAS70 and ISO 27001
• Experience working with security governance frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, COBIT)
• Exposure to Application Security Architectures such as OWASP, TOGAF, CWE/SANS
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Operations (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Mobile Architecture, Network and Application Security and/or Data Protection
• SANS (GCFW, GCIH, GPEN, GCIA, GCFA) CISSP, CISA/M, CRISC or similar certification a plus
• Familiarity with life insurance or financial services a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter and team player with high energy level and willingness to take on responsibility
• Good project management and facilitation skills
• Sound relationship building, collaboration and situational leadership skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with a results oriented focus
• Ability to quickly understand and apply new processes, procedures and software tools
• Solid working knowledge of desktop productivity tools

About Signature Consultants, LLC

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Signature Consultants was established in 1997 with a singular focus: to provide clients and consultants with superior staffing solutions. For the seventh consecutive year, Signature was voted as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” and is now the 14th largest IT staffing firm in the United States (source: Staffing Industry Analysts). With 26 locations throughout North America, Signature annually deploys thousands of consultants to support, run, and manage their clients’ technology needs. Signature offers IT staffing, consulting, managed solutions, and direct placement services. For more information on the company, please visit www.sigconsult.com.