IHT Cyber Security Analyst

TekWissen ®; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group seeks a senior information security consultant to lead PCI compliance initiatives across the organization. You will perform GAP analyses, plan projects, and evolve the PCI program from Day 1.

Role includes driving security policies, standards, and SOPs, conducting risk assessments (including third parties), and guiding incident response. You will partner with IT leaders and legal teams to strengthen overall security posture.

Qualifications

• Must have experience driving PCI compliance initiatives across large organizations.
• Strong ability to develop and implement security policies, standards and SOPs.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, incident response, and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead major initiatives to identify and mitigate security gaps while guiding strategic decisions.
• Direct development, refinement, and implementation of security policies, standards, and SOPs.
• Design and lead security awareness initiatives within the organization.
• Lead complex security risk assessments, including third-party reviews, with stakeholders and legal teams.
• Oversee documentation of findings to support risk-based decisions.
• Investigate and resolve complex security events through incident response leadership.
• Manage daily security operations, monitor tools, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Provide cybersecurity training to teams and promote best practices across the organization.
• Evaluate threats and technologies, integrating new methods to improve security posture.
• Collaborate with security engineers and IT leaders to enhance tools and processes.

Skills

PCI compliance

Information security

Risk assessment

Policy development

Security operations

Job description

Pay Rate: $70.00-$70.00/HR

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

Job Description:

Summary:

• With a high degree of latitude, enhance organizational cybersecurity by identifying and addressing security gaps, lead strategic initiatives to address security policies, procedures and major initiatives.
• Provides expert-level support across multiple cyber security solutions and assesses complex risks.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior information security consultant, leading major initiatives for identifying and mitigating security gaps while providing strategic guidance and support to key organizational areas.
• Direct the advancement of development, refinement, and implementation of security Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Design and lead information security awareness initiatives within the organization.
• Lead complex security risk assessments, including 3rd party risk assessments, working closely with business partners, vendors, and legal teams to strategically manage and prioritize risks.
• Oversee the documentation of findings and facilitate informed risk-based decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex security events by taking a lead role in the security incident response process and developing others on advanced investigation techniques.
• Manage and optimize daily security operations, monitoring systems and leading the configuration of security tools, while leading vulnerability assessments and driving effective identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Implement the training of the cybersecurity team in security tools and adherence to security best practices.
• Evaluate current cybersecurity threats and technological advancements, while leading the strategic integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve security practices in the organization.
• Build partnerships with the Cyber Security Engineers and IT leaders to strategically enhance security tools and operational processes, serving as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders to enhance security posture.
• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as needed, guiding teams and projects.

Role Overview:

• This is a brand-new, high-impact role focused on driving PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.
• The candidate will be responsible for conducting initial GAP analysis, project planning, and the ongoing evolution of the PCI program.
• This individual must be able to contribute from Day 1.

Primary Focus:

• Driving PCI compliance (not just contributing/auditing).

Key Tasks:

• GAP analysis, project planning, and stakeholder management.

Experience:

• 8–12 years
• Demonstrable experience DRIVING PCI compliance.

Nice to have Certifications:

• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Internal Security Assessor (ISA).
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required.

Soft Skills:

• Highly organized with robust documentation habits.
• Ability to present and speak to executive-level management.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.