IT Security Analyst
New York, NY, United States
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Information Security Analyst for a contract assignment working on an IT Cyber Security team with one of our premier financial services clients in lower Manhattan, NYC. This would be a 6 month contractor assignment working mostly remote, however, there will be an occasional need (1-2x/month) to be in the office so best if the contractor lived in the NYC metropolitan area.
n additional resource is necessary due to increased workload, competing regulatory projects, and the need to keep all projects on track. We are seeking a self-starter who can immediately contribute to the threat risk assessment process, security advisory services including support for regulatory requirements and projects.
Responsibilities :
ssist with the completion of Security Risk Assessments (TRAs) for the U.S. application technology landscape.
Conduct cyber security risk assessments on internal applications.
Review responses and evidence (e.g., policies, reports, procedures, etc.)
Communicate risk assessment issues to appropriate stakeholders, ensuring their understanding of associated risks and actions needed to remediate those risks
Help prepare risk assessment testing results and communicate to management
Follow up with the internal app owner to ensure identified risks are addressed
Ensure compliance with enterprise policies and procedures
Support and participate in control testing internally where necessary
Required Skills : 3-5+ years as an IT Security Analyst or related Cyber Security position.
Experience working in medium to large entities.
Experience working in a US Investment Bank and knowing U.S. Regulatory Cybersecurity requirements for financial services
Recent experience working directly on Threat and Risk Assessments (TRA)
n understanding and experience with security controls/mechanisms and threat/risk assessment techniques pertaining to complex data, application and networking environments (asset), proven through recent experience in the last 1+ project(s).
Proficiency in MS Office
Exposure to Cyber Security fundamentals
Control testing experience
CISSP CERTIFICATION ( "more important than CISA cert ")
Soft Skills: Excellent communications skills
The candidate must have an open mind when it comes to approach and be able to assess each situation separately
bility to manage assigned tasks and expectations without direct instruction or oversight
fast, adaptable learner who can hit the ground running
Strong problem-solving skills as the TRA process can be meticulous in nature
bility to work well under pressure while demonstrating strong professionalism
Must be able to collaborate closely with a team at times, while also being capable of holding themselves accountable to meet individual deadlines without hand holding
Preferred Skills : IT/Cyber Audit background
Undergraduate or Masters Degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security
Proficiency in MS Office (extended knowledge of MS Excel is preferred)
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .
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