Cybersecurity Analyst: Risk & Threat Analytics

OpenTalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Austin, TX is looking for a skilled information security analyst to perform moderately complex security analysis, monitor controls, and regulate access to computer systems and data files to prevent unauthorized modification or disclosure.

You will conduct security risk assessments, assist with security plans, and help document privacy and policy requirements. The role requires clear communication with both technical teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform technical risk assessments and reviews of access needs and security incidents.
• Ability to advise management and users on security procedures.
• Research cybersecurity threat indicators and recommend mitigations.
• Assist with privacy impact assessments and document data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical risk assessments and reviews of account permissions, computer data access needs, security violations, programming changes, and new and existing applications and systems, including data center physical security and environment.
• Advise management and users regarding security procedures.
• Research and analyze cybersecurity threat indicators and their behaviors for the prevention, detection, containment, and correction of data security breaches, and recommends threat mitigation strategies.
• Support the implementation of information system security plans with agency personnel and outside vendors.
• Support privacy impact assessments and assists in documenting/organizing data privacy and policy requirements.

Skills

Risk assessment

Security procedures

Threat analysis

Communication with stakeholders

Information security

Job description

OpenTalent in Austin, TX is looking for a skilled information security analyst to perform moderately complex security analysis, monitor controls, and regulate access to computer systems and data files to prevent unauthorized modification or disclosure.

You will conduct security risk assessments, assist with security plans, and help document privacy and policy requirements. The role requires clear communication with both technical teams and leadership.