Remote Information Security Senior Analyst, 12-month contract

Description:

• The Information Security Senior Analyst will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring information security policies.
• They will conduct risk assessments, security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring and analyzing security systems and event logs to detect suspicious activity or security breaches will be part of their tasks.
• The candidate will also manage and respond to security incidents, provide security awareness training, and stay updated on cybersecurity threats.
• Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure security at all phases of systems development and implementation is essential.
• They will participate in the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and provide technical guidance to the information security team.
• Additionally, preparing detailed reports on the status of information security for senior management will be required.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in information security/cybersecurity in the public or private sector.
• A degree in a field related to security, information security, intelligence, or computer science.
• Industry certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC are desired.
• Understanding of the cyber threat landscape, key cybersecurity concepts, and familiarity with security tools like CrowdStrike.
• Ability to communicate effectively at senior levels, explain technical concepts in non-technical terms, and articulate security risks to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in consulting, IT, technology, or cybersecurity, especially within the financial industry, is preferred.
• Good knowledge of IT and network infrastructure, ability to see security from an attacker's perspective, and strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Professional working fluency in English, organizational skills, ability to work independently, and handle multiple tasks under pressure are required.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work exclusively for a fintech client as an embedded professional for a 12-month contract, extendable for an additional year.
• The working model for this role can be entirely remote, providing flexibility.
• The successful candidate will have the chance to be part of a rapidly growing Digital Risks Americas team at Control Risks.
• They will be involved in developing strategies to mitigate cybersecurity threats and ensuring security across all phases of systems development.
• The role includes providing technical leadership, conducting security awareness training, and contributing to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.