Job: Information Security/Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Irving, TX
Job Type: Contract/12months Plus
Role and Responsibilities
Assist the Client Cyber Security Infrastructure Protection organization in development of:
Mapping existing process
Creating new Processes
Driving sub-projects
Automation development in support of a security engineering
Engage closely with stakeholders to ensure projects’ requirements and timelines meet the projects’ goals and are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
Oversee projects progress. Identify any potential risks and deviations.
Assess and update business’s processes to enhance efficiencies and remediate any conflicts.
Assist in solutions integration/deployment and remediating any issues identified to ensure successful project delivery and completion.
Assist in system testing. Document and executing any test plans to ensure systems requirements are met as designed.
Liaise among different teams to facilitate effective communications.
Identify and document projects objectives, use cases, requirements, potential risks and challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
Fundamental knowledge in any of the following: information security, network, Internet of Things (IoT), data privacy and governance, project management lifecycle, etc.
Knowledge of the project management life cycle (requirements gathering, project skills)
Certifications in any of the following: PMP, Scrum Master (or equivalent) are desirable.
Experience with any data analysis platforms/tools. (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python, Splunk, Qlik Sense, etc.).
Strong data analysis skills. Analyze data and generate reports to support the project teams.
Derive logical conclusions, identify trends and insights to drive decision making and support the businesses.
Able to work independently and collaboratively.
Should be a self-starter with a high level of initiative and self-leadership.
Proficient with MS Office – Visio, Word, Excel, Project, Access, and, PowerPoint
4-6 years’ experience in one or more fields of expertise: data analysis, systems automation, information security, and product development/engineering
General understanding and knowledge of Information Security, networks and Internet of Things is highly desirable.
Proficiency in one or more computer languages is desirable.
Good understanding of Information Security and industry best practices
The resource will have the highest level of integrity due to the sensitive nature of the information security role.
The resource must have strong technical writing skills and be able to communicate ideas and technical designs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
The resource should have excellent communication and influencing skills.
The resource must be comfortable in working across geographies due to the global nature of the team.
Able to deliver results independently and without constant supervision.