Information Security Analyst Specialist

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Information Security Analyst Specialist for a dynamic role focused on cloud security architecture. This exciting contract opportunity involves supporting the development of secure cloud services, providing architectural oversight, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with security standards. You will engage with IT risk and audit teams, influencing security strategies and practices across major domains including cloud, network, and data. If you have a passion for security and a strong background in IT architecture, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a leading financial organization.

Benefits

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience, focusing on Information Security and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like OWASP, NIST, and CIS.

Responsibilities

• Support Cloud Security Architecture team in enforcing security guardrails.
• Provide architectural guidance for secure cloud service configurations.

Skills

AWS config

AWS Security hub

Cloud security posture management (CSPM)

Prisma cloud

CloudFormation

Information Security Architecture

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Data Protection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Security-related certifications (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Job description

Pyramid Consulting, Inc provided pay range

This range is provided by Pyramid Consulting, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Immediate need for a talented Information Security Analyst Specialist. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in McLean, VA (Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 25-59005

Pay Range: $65 - $70/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:

• Support the Cloud Security Architecture team to develop and deliver services enforcing security guardrails in cloud platforms.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance to identify requirements, provide guidance for implementation, and determine response requirements for security guardrails necessary for secure configuration of cloud services, cloud infrastructure, and business applications.
• Provide architectural guidance toward ensuring secure consumption of cloud-based services; emphasizing development of security requirements and guardrails that can be instantiated in a predominantly automated environment.
• Interface with IT risk, audit, and regulators, as necessary for development of evidence packages and service deliverables.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance, contributing to establishment of Information Security reference architectures, patterns, and blueprints.
• Advise and contribute to Security Architecture Strategy.
• Work with Information Security teams as necessary on development of strategy and roadmap for security architecture services.
• With focus on architectural aspects; liaison and consult with EA, IT, and the business for ongoing input and awareness.
• Develop processes and products that establish secure architectures in a federated Operating Model.
• Assess Security Risk from an Architectural Perspective and apply a Risk-Based Approach to Security.
• Influence Information Security, Principal Engineering, other areas of the IT organization, and Business Units, to help ensure that cloud services and solutions are secure, applied with an appropriate risk lens, and enable the mission and objectives of the firm.
• Provide architectural guidance and response where necessary related to security risk scenarios and situations; preemptive as the objective and reactive when necessary, and including support for responses to findings from oversight bodies such as internal risk organizations and Internal Audit.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Key skills: AWS config, AWS Security hub, Cloud security posture management (CSPM), Prisma cloud, CloudFormation.
• 5+ years of Information Technology experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Information Security Professional within architecture.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Information Security Architect at a senior level with focus on AWS and preferably Azure, and Client cloud.
• Senior level experience or equivalent knowledge in architecting secure solutions across major domains including:
• Cloud
• Network
• Data
• Application
• End-Point (User and Server)
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks and standards including:
• OWASP
• NIST
• CIS
• DISA
• Senior level experience or equivalent knowledge in architecting implementation and consumption of key Information Security services including:
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Data Protection (Encryption, DLP, Data Masking, etc.)
• Continuous Security Monitoring (SIEM, Secure Configuration Compliance, Vulnerability Detection and Management, User Behavior Analytics, etc.)
• Executive presence with very strong leadership attributes, business acumen, analytical, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to identify and solve problems and challenges without reliance on assistance from others.
• Passion for leading change and ability to bring others along.
• (Desirable) One or more security-related certifications associated with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Organizational, influence/conflict resolution, verbal and written communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work with others.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Excellent presentation, program management, and relationship management skills.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.