IT Auditor/Security Analyst

Job description

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Analyst (IT Auditor) Job Title: Security Analyst (IT Auditor) Overview: Our client builds and implements powerful solutions that help to drive and support the global operations of their brands and businesses. There, you will be part of a team that creates and delivers leading-edge technologies and expansive systems that impact every aspect of our growing businesses. They provide the resources to enable and develop more than 2,000 innovative I.T. professionals in a variety of career paths. This is where it all starts. All systems GO! Responsibilities: Our client’s Information Security Office has an opportunity for a Security Analyst Contractor. The Security Analyst Contractor will have responsibilities to participate in external/third party vendor security audits and risk assessments, and coordinate IT efforts to comply with security policies, standards and procedures. Strong communication skills are required as this role interacts with external partners and all levels of management across the organization. The individual will analyze system and application security and provide security recommendations for optimum protection of computer systems and information resources. This individual assists in identifying security risks and exposures by participating in security reviews, IT projects, evaluations and risk assessments to measure compliance with regulations, security policies and standards. The individual will represent the Information Security Office in meetings and communicate security standards to teams. Additional Responsibilities: Conduct vendor security assessments and compliance reviews Conduct security reviews of information technology infrastructure and applications Ability to translate information security policies into operational processes Basic knowledge of published security standards (ISO, NIST, PCI) Interface with IT and Business community on implementing controls for corporate and regulatory compliance Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Qualifications: Minimum Requirements: 2+ year’s regulatory compliance experience conducting audits or risk assessments in large corporate environments. Thorough understanding of IT infrastructure with 2+ years’ experience in operating system, database, network or application security Possess strong written and verbal communication skills Possess strong analytical skills Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and tasks Embraces the need to dynamically evolve and stay current in knowledge of the business, its technology and industry information security arenas Ability to handle proprietary and sensitive information in a confidential manner Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (Information Security or IT field) is preferred CISSP and/or CISA certifications a plus Experience with vendor management and 3rd party security assessments a plus Location: Weldon Springs, MO Contract length: Long Term About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average. Must be able to pass a background and drug screen About BCforward BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.