Information Security Analyst

Harvey Nash Group; California; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Roth 401(k)

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group seeks a Security Technical Analyst to identify, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the organization’s network, systems, and data. The role requires hands-on incident response, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis expertise within a security monitoring framework.

You will apply IOCs, coordinate incident management, and contribute to security program improvements using established standards such as ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS v4, and NIST CSF.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of technical experience conducting security incident response and forensic analysis.
• Experience obtaining Cyber Threat Intelligence and applying it through the incident process.
• Experience applying IOCs to identify threats and prevent vulnerabilities in infrastructure.
• Technical security project management skills.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/27002; PCI DSS v4, GLBA; HIPAA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; CIS Controls, NIST CSF; CIS RAM.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the organization's network, systems, and data.
• Conduct forensic analysis to support incident resolution and lessons learned.
• Apply threat intelligence to improve defenses and incident response processes.

Skills

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Threat intelligence

Security monitoring

Project management

Security frameworks

Tools

Security incident response tools

Job description

The Security Analyst will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security incidents across the organization's network, systems, and data. The role requires strong hands‑on experience in incident response, threat intelligence, forensic analysis, and security monitoring.

Here are some of the specific details:

Job Title: Security Technical Analyst

Job Duration: 12+ months

Job Location: Pleasanton, CA (Remote/ but need local candidates in CA)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5+ years of technical experience conducting security incident response and forensic analysis.
• Working experience of obtaining Cyber Threat Intelligence and making the information usable through the security incident process.
• Working experience of applying IOCs to identify threats in current environment and apply information to prevent future vulnerabilities in infrastructure.
• Technical security project management skills.
• Working experience using best practices standards and frameworks: ISO 27001/27002; PCI DSS v4, GLBA; HIPPA/HITECH; NIST 800-53; CIS CONTROLS, NIST CSF; CIS RAM.

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $60/hr to $70/hr on w2.

Benefits will also be available, and details are available at the following link:

Benefits Summary: Why You Should Work with US

Benefits Details: 2024 Benefits Guide (Contract Employees)

401(k) Retirement Plan:

Our employees work hard, which is why Harvey Nash is proud to contribute to their hard‑earned savings with a 401(k) retirement plan that includes a 25% company match on all deferrals. We also offer a Roth 401(k) for even more flexibility.

About us:

Harvey Nash is a national, full-service talent management firm specializing in technology positions. Our company was founded with a mission to serve as the talent partner of choice for the information technology industry.

Our company vision has led us to incredible growth and success in a relatively short period of time and continues to guide us today. We are committed to operating with the highest possible standards of honesty, integrity, and a passionate commitment to our clients, consultants, and employees.

We are part of Nash Squared Group, a global professional services organization with over forty offices worldwide.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.harveynashusa.com/