Senior Information Security Analyst

Job Description:

Senior Information Security Analyst Summary:

Signature Consultants is seeking a hands-on Senior Information Security Analyst for a long term opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. Under the general direction of the CIO, the Senior Information Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring data security within the company. This position assures that information created, acquired or maintained by the company, and its authorized users, is used in accordance with its intended purpose; to protect the company's information and its infrastructure from external or internal threats; and to assure that the company complies with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security and privacy.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the development of the company's information security policies, standards and practices to ensure systems are securely operated and supports compliance with external requirements.
• Implements and monitors information security requirements, policies and compliance.
• Implements effective technology solutions that prevent internal and external users from compromising data integrity.
• Installs a variety of hardware devices and software solutions that ensure data protection.
• Installs software applications that filter network traffic to avoid unwanted intrusions.
• Creates or ensures different security levels, giving different credentials to users according to their clearance levels.
• Regularly backs up crucial information to physical and cloud-based devices.
• Develops and implements an ongoing risk assessment program targeting information security and privacy matters;
• Recommends methods for vulnerability detection and remediation and oversee vulnerability testing.
• Identifies risks by role, software, information type and other categories and defines acceptable and mitigation strategies.
• Documents and communicates policies, queries, vulnerabilities and current state of the company's system.
• Escalates security issues with designated leadership, proposes innovative solutions to these issues, establish update schedules, and configure scripts to make processes faster during deployments.
• Defines and Creates security checks in the infrastructure that helps deter hackers, spyware, and other malware from being installed in a computer.
• Trains and educates staff in proper computer use and provide tips on how to avoid data and system loss or corruption.
• Keeps abreast of latest security and privacy legislation, regulations, advisories, alerts and vulnerabilities pertaining to the company and its mission.
• Leverages knowledge and experience with a variety of tools including IAM, DLP, IDS, IPS, VDS, SIEM etc.
• Other activities as may be assigned which may or may not be security related.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, systems security or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in information security, information technology or related field.
• Experience in developing and administering an information security program preferred.
• Minimum of three years healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC EAP etc. is highly preferred.

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 eighth 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.