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Insight Global

IT Security Analyst

Insight Global, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070


This position is for our large cloud software client. The main function of an IT Security Analyst is to plan, coordinate, and implement security measures for information systems to regulate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure of information. A typical IT Security Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the computer database. This person has to be an IT skilled person, this role is not functional, it is more technical in the sense of knowing how security works in a cloud environment as they install their software for customers.

Job Responsibilities: - Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans . - Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services including project leadership roles. - Develop and interpret security policies and procedures. - Participate in security compliance efforts. - Develop and deliver training materials and perform general security awareness and specific security technology training . - Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security products and technologies.

Qualifications: - Strong experience and detailed technical knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security. - Consistent implementation of security solutions. - Experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability testing and auditing.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Required Skills & Experience - 5+ years of Security Analyst experience in for a government customer or software company - 3+ years working in a Cloud environment, specifically supporting software in the cloud - Experience using Xacta or a similar tool for compliance assessments and security questionnaires - Experience writing SSP's and POAMs (not just editing, writing from scratch) - Experience running and analyzing security assessments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience - Bachelors degree in Comp Science or IT - Hands on experience with FedRAMP protocols

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.