IHT Cyber Security Analyst

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This role is located in Boise, ID, USA, with a duration of 12+ months and is a temporary assignment with a hybrid work schedule (2-3 days onsite).

Job Title

IHT Cyber Security Analyst

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

Work Type

Hybrid (onsite 2 - 3 days per week)

Pay Rate

$70.00/Hourly

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior information security consultant, leading major initiatives for identifying and mitigating security gaps while providing strategic guidance and support to key organizational areas.
• Direct the advancement of development, refinement, and implementation of security Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Design and lead information security awareness initiatives within the organization.
• Lead complex security risk assessments, including 3rd party risk assessments, working closely with business partners, vendors, and legal teams to strategically manage and prioritize risks.
• Oversee the documentation of findings and facilitate informed risk-based decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex security events by taking a lead role in the security incident response process and developing others on advanced investigation techniques.
• Manage and optimize daily security operations, monitoring systems and leading the configuration of security tools, while leading vulnerability assessments and driving effective identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Implement the training of the cybersecurity team in security tools and adherence to security best practices.
• Evaluate current cybersecurity threats and technological advancements, while leading the strategic integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve security practices in the organization.
• Build partnerships with the Cyber Security Engineers and IT leaders to strategically enhance security tools and operational processes, serving as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders to enhance security posture.
• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as needed, guiding teams and projects.

Role Overview

This is a brand-new, high-impact role focused on driving PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance. The candidate will be responsible for conducting initial GAP analysis, project planning, and the ongoing evolution of the PCI program. This individual must be able to contribute from Day 1.

Primary Focus

Driving PCI compliance (not just contributing/auditing)

Key Tasks

• GAP analysis, project planning, and stakeholder management.

Candidate Requirements

• 8-12 years of demonstrable experience DRIVING PCI compliance.
• Nice to have: Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Internal Security Assessor (ISA) certifications.
• Industry: Healthcare experience is a plus but not required.

Soft Skills

• Highly organized with robust documentation habits.
• Ability to present and speak to executive-level management.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Benefits

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.