Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Kforce is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst in San Antonio, TX. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing security solutions, ensuring compliance with security policies, and devising tailored security strategies. Key responsibilities include identity access management, disaster recovery planning, and aligning business continuity with compliance and risk management. The analyst will also conduct cybersecurity audits, assess threats, and coordinate with technical teams to resolve security issues, contributing to the enhancement of the cybersecurity program.

Must Have

• Develop, implement, and manage security solutions
• Promote awareness, ensure compliance with security policies, and devise tailored security strategies
• Oversight of identity access management and quarterly audits
• Manage disaster recovery plans and align business continuity efforts with compliance and risk management teams
• Stay abreast of federal and state information security regulations
• Contribute to formulating and maintaining policies supporting cybersecurity and risk governance
• Collaborate with the Risk Management team to conduct cybersecurity audits, assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC, NIST)
• Analyze IT security threats, assess risks, articulate operational impacts, and collaborate to uphold compliance
• Coordinate with development and technical teams to address and resolve security issues affecting operational systems
• Oversee and manage remediation reporting and continuous risk mitigation efforts with leadership
• Provide feedback and contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity program and best practices
• Review third-party security controls and conduct vendor assessments related to data handling
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience in information technology, security, or risk management
• 5+ years of experience with Network Security (IDS/IPS, NGFW, NGAV), Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and Security Tools (EDR/XDR, SIEMs, DLP, Vulnerability Assessment)
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat detection and incident response
• Experience in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing
• Proficiency in federal/state regulations and compliance mandates (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC)
• Familiarity with enterprise logging technologies such as Splunk

Good to Have

• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CASP+, CRISC, CISA
• Healthcare sector experience is advantageous

Perks & Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• 401(k)
• Life, disability & ADD insurance
• Paid time off (for salaried personnel)
• Paid sick leave (for hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project)

Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst in San Antonio, TX. Summary: The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of information security protocols and a strong commitment to safeguarding healthcare data. This role is pivotal in establishing and upholding security standards throughout the organization. Responsibilities and Functions include:

• Developing, implementing, and managing security solutions while effectively communicating complex security concepts to diverse audiences
• Promote awareness, ensure compliance with security policies, and devise tailored security strategies
• Oversight of identity access management and quarterly audits, along with managing disaster recovery plans and aligning business continuity efforts with compliance and risk management teams, are crucial aspects
• Staying abreast of federal and state information security regulations
• Contribute to formulating and maintaining policies supporting cybersecurity and risk governance
• Collaborate closely with the Risk Management team to conduct cybersecurity audits, assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC, NIST)
• Analyze IT security threats, assess risks, articulate operational impacts, and collaborate within a team to achieve and uphold compliance
• Coordinate with development and technical teams to address and resolve security issues affecting operational systems
• Oversee and manage remediation reporting and continuous risk mitigation efforts with leadership
• Provide feedback and contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity program and best practices
• Review third-party security controls and conduct vendor assessments related to data handling
• Adapt work methods to meet unique customer requirements and uphold established customer service standards
• Support organizational mission, vision, and values through demonstrated customer service behaviors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of progressive experience in information technology, security, or risk management
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CASP+, CRISC, CISA
• 5+ years of experience with Network Security (IDS/IPS, NGFW, NGAV), Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and Security Tools (EDR/XDR, SIEMs, DLP, Vulnerability Assessment)
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat detection and incident response
• Experience in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing
• Proficiency in federal/state regulations and compliance mandates (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC)
• Familiarity with enterprise logging technologies such as Splunk
• Healthcare sector experience is advantageous