CW-Cyber Security Analyst III

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks a CW-Cyber Security Analyst III for an 18+ months contract in a hybrid setting across Iselin, Chicago, and Portland. The role focuses on securing operating systems, networks, and data, with an emphasis on risk management and security testing.

Candidates should have experience in vulnerability management and GRC, plus Microsoft Security; university degree preferred and 3–5 years of related work. Some travel to Sioux City, IA may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with vulnerability management, governance, risk & compliance (GRC) and Microsoft Security.
• University degree preferred.
• 3 years required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases.
• Performs complex risk assessments and tests of data processing systems and security measures.
• Drafts plans to safeguard files and ensure emergency data processing needs.
• Encrypts data transmissions and erects firewalls to protect information.
• Facilitates risk audits and provides design recommendations for security effectiveness.
• Monitors system access logs and enforces access controls.
• Trains users and promotes security awareness.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

Governance

Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Microsoft Security

Education

University (Degree) Preferred

Job description

Immediate need for a talented CW-Cyber Security Analyst III. This is a 18+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Iselin/ Chicago/ Portland(Hybrid).

Job ID: 26-23447

Pay Range: $50 - $52/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Note : Remote with traveling to Sioux City, Iowa, a few times each month


• Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases for the organization.


• Performs complex risk assessments and executes tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.


• Drafts plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.


• Encrypts data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.


• Facilitates risk audits and assessments and provides recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness.


• Monitors analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information.


• Reviews violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.


• Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must have skills: Vulnerability Management, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Microsoft Security


• University (Degree) Preferred


• 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred


• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Our client is a leading Insurance Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

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