Information Security Analyst Senior

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite gym

Job summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is seeking an Information Security Analyst to manage enterprise security operations, governance and programs from Little Rock. The role emphasizes policy guidance, incident response support, identity management, and security testing across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of IT security experience with familiarity with major frameworks and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS, or related field or five years’ relevant experience.
• Five years’ IT security experience with a complex system technology.
• Knowledge of at least one major security framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, NIST, COBIT, ITL).

Responsibilities

• Guides data security policy across data classification, storage, transmission and lifecycle.
• Oversees network security provisioning, monitoring, incident response coordination and changes.
• Manages Identity and Access across all accounts; conducts entitlement reviews and audits.
• Implements enterprise security controls and contributes to risk management programs.
• Supports Security Architecture, Assessment and Testing, and Operations activities.
• Ensures SDLC/security compliance for internally developed software.

Skills

Active Listening

Business Compliance

Computer Literacy

Coordinating Resources

Critical Thinking

Deductive Reasoning

Interpersonal Relationship Management

Operations Coordination

Oral Communications

Problem Sensitivity

Process Improvements

Systems Analysis

Time Management

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Five years of IT security experience

Tools

SIEM systems

Workday

Job description

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Job Summary

The Information Security Analyst is responsible for the operations, administration, and governance of the enterprise security solutions and processes.

Requirements

EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field. In lieu of degree, five (5) years’ relevant experience will be considered.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION Professional security management certification, such as a HITRUST certification (CCSFP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other similar credentials preferred.

EXPERIENCE Minimum five (5) years' IT security experience with a complex system technology. Advance knowledge of at least one (1) common information security management framework, such as HIPAA, HITRUST, ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, NIST, COBIT, and/or ITL. System analysis experience preferred. Project management experience preferred. Data testing and/or software application testing preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES

Detail-Oriented

Critical thinking

Strong analytical skills

Problem sensitivity

Ingenuity

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build collaborative relationships

LOCATION

This is a hybrid role in our Little Rock, AR, location, requiring a minimum of three days in office weekly.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Business Compliance
• Computer Literacy
• Coordinating Resources
• Critical Thinking
• Deductive Reasoning
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Operations Coordination
• Oral Communications
• Problem Sensitivity
• Process Improvements
• Systems Analysis
• Time Management
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Asset Security: Provides guidance and policy expertise for data security, specifically regarding data classification, data storage, data transmission, and data lifecycle. Sets baseline configurations and monitors data governance. Sets policy and enforcement on security standards, such as file permissions, encryption, cloud data security, network assets, endpoint requirements, and others.
• Communications and Network Security: Provides/supports network monitoring solutions within SOC/SIEM implementation. Handles initial incident response functions. Provides limited consultation to support elements within this domain. Oversees implementation, configuration, maintenance, and changes for all network security capabilities and assets.
• Identity and Access Management: Provides account security management and control across all account security systems. Manages privileged access management entitlement review/approvals. Conducts usage audits, verifies removal and retired accounts, approves launcher requests, and provides end user support. Creates, modifies, deletes, and retires member accounts. Manages role entitlement process. Maintains Workday integration. Manages access management application/system updates and testing.
• Peforms other duties as assigned.
• Security & Risk Management: Provides guidance to business partners for all information security-related issues and identified security risks. Creates, manages, and enforces information security policy. Provides oversight of framework compliance. Manages enterprise audit remediation and CAP management. Manages vulnerability management plan. Conducts anti-phishing campaigns. Conducts and manages the security awareness and training program. Manages the third party risk management program.
• Security Architecture and Engineering: Ensures information security is designed with confidentiality, integrity, and access in mind. Sets security requirements. Ensures system redundancy and fault tolerance. Sets standards for mobile and web security. Ensures security of IoT devices.
• Security Assessment and Testing: Provides requested evidence/artifacts for all security-related assessments/audits. Coordinates and schedules security assessments required of the Enterprise. Coordinates and ensures the quality of outside vendor-provided security assessments, risk assessments, and penetration testing of enterprise assets
• Security Operations: Applies information security concepts, techniques, and best practices to support incident response plans and capabilities. Conductsand supports investigations, conducts logging and monitoring activities, securely provisions resources, tests disaster recovery plans, and addresses personnel safety and security concerns.
• Software Development Security: Provides technical consultation as required. Oversees the static and dynamic scanning of internally developed software within the company and provides reports to ensure proper remediation of code vulnerabilities. Reviews SDLC documentation to ensure compliance with established company and regulatory standards as applicable.
• This is an all-inclusive responsibility listing for all levels of Information Security Analyst. Incumbent is responsible for: Senior – Proficiency in five (5) security components: Certifications Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Hiring Range

$99,000.00 - $128,600.00

Security Requirements

This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.

Segregation of Duties

Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.

Employment Type

Regular ADA Requirements 2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel - Someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.

Arkansas Blue Cross culture

Arkansas Blue Cross is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in Central Arkansas.

Why?

We Love our Employees At Arkansas Blue Cross, we care about the health, wellness, and education of our employees. We offer many great incentives such as: Tuition reimbursement. Club Blue, a free, onsite gym to encourage exercise. Green Leaf Grill and Green Leaf Grill Express, onsite restaurants in Little Rock that promote healthy eating. Incentives for wellness education and exercise

We Love our Culture

The average tenure is 10 years with hundreds of employees having been here 15 years or longer. Our inclusive culture brings employees together to connect while celebrating our differences.

We Love our Community

Our employees often volunteer within their communities, at charity events, walks and runs, schools and nonprofits. When disasters strike, our employees help wherever they are needed. It’s just another way we show that Blue cares.