Cybersecurity Analyst

Saransh Inc • Contract • Austin, TX, US • 4m ago

Role: Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite from Day 1)

Job Type: Contract

Security Consultant

Cyber Security assessment Analyst conducts and supports the cyber security controls risk assessment and management process across all our suppliers.
Responsibilities include assessing our suppliers’ current adequacy of the security controls & strategy, business continuity /disaster recovery plans, threats to the systems, and then calculating the impact of potential adverse events.
Audits and assessments must be continual, as the threat profiles change constantly.
The Analyst will keep executive management up to date on the results of the risk assessment and make recommendations for mitigations, or projects, to protect supplier and customer systems

Roles And Responsibilities

Ensure successful completion of the annual supplier cyber security assessment
Conduct cyber security assessments & evaluate in alignment to the supplier security control framework
Inform and advise business leaders on supplier’s information security risks
Demonstrate strong knowledge in IT controls, risk assessments, and assessment of security measures
Identify opportunities to continuously innovate and improve the program and value delivered to organization
Ensure effectiveness of approved controls and drive risk remediations or changes from previous audit for existing certified suppliers
Provide subject matter expertise in third-party risk management.
Automate security assessment processes & tools to review the security controls for cloud-based applications

Education And Requirements Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science & Engineering or technical discipline is required.
7 years of information security & assessment experience with increased responsibilities.
In-depth knowledge of security assessment/audit principles
Understanding of networking principles and data protection.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 /NIST CSF is preferred
Experience in supply chain cyber assessment and related tools usage is preferred.
CISA, CISM, certifications are preferred