Senior Information Security Analyst

Essential Functions

• The Senior Information Security Analyst is responsible for the assessment and mitigation of information risk and the remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the corporate network, systems and applications.
• Reports on findings and recommendations for corrective action.
• Performs vulnerability assessments as assigned utilizing IT security tools and methodologies.
• Performs assessments of the IT security/risk posture within the IT network, systems and software applications.
• Manages continuous monitoring of all information security risk metrics and the broader information security program.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce risk and documents remediation options regarding acceptance or mitigation of risk scenarios.
• The Sr. Information Security Analyst assists in all IT audits, IT risk assessments and regulatory compliance efforts including DFARS, NIST and CMMC.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of IT security and IT risk (e.g., data systems, network and/or web) across the enterprise.
• Address questions from internal and external audits and examinations.
• Develop, execute, and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
• Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
• Develop policies, procedures and standards that meet existing and newly developed policy and regulatory requirements including DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC.
• Serve as project manager/lead within IT security projects.
• Mentor and coach Level I Information Security Analysts.
• Promote awareness of applicable regulatory standards, upstream risks, and industry best practices across the enterprise.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Preferably 4-7 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• Basic understanding of the project management life cycle
• Well-developed practical operating knowledge of common desktop/laptop hardware and application software specifically: Windows, MS Office Suite, Print services and printers, System application, systems management, and data communication including basic networking in LAN/WAN environment and remote access solutions
• Understanding of key information security policy requirements, metrics, and reporting
• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively
• Excellent written and verbal skills, including ability to clearly articulate technical issues and activities to technical and non-technical staff
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt in a complex and changing environment
• Consistently meet expected production, accuracy and quality standards as set by management

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Information security certification (CISSP, Security+, CySA+)
• Technical solution design and planning experience
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies
• Knowledge of NIST Cyber Security Framework and associated controls
• Knowledge of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) controls and practices

Work Environment

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment.
• This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing, and foot protection (as required).
• This is a full-time position.
• Days and hours of work are 9 hours, Monday through Thursday, and 4 hours on Friday.
• Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.
• No travel is expected for this position.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach and lift with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, turn, etc., and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options.
• We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.
• This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate office’s location.
• Pay Range: $121K- $132k

Qualifications

• Veterans are encouraged to apply
• No agencies, please.