IT Auditor/Security Analyst

BCforward; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions firm is seeking a highly motivated Security Analyst (IT Auditor) in Weldon Spring, MO. This role involves conducting vendor security assessments and compliance reviews, enforcing IT security standards, and analyzing system vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years in regulatory compliance, a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, and excellent communication skills. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or IT and relevant certifications. Must pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance and audits.
• Understanding of IT security infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct external vendor security audits and risk assessments.
• Analyze system security and provide security recommendations.
• Represent Information Security Office at meetings.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

IT infrastructure knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or IT

Tools

CISSP certification

CISA certification

Job description

About BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and it also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources, our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Analyst (IT Auditor)

Job Title: Security Analyst (IT Auditor)

Overview:

Our client builds and implements powerful solutions that help to drive and support the global operations of their brands and businesses. They provide the resources to enable and develop more than 2,000 innovative I.T. professionals in a variety of career paths. This is where it all starts. All systems GO!

Responsibilities:

Our client’s Information Security Office has an opportunity for a Security Analyst Contractor. The Security Analyst Contractor will have responsibilities to participate in external/third party vendor security audits and risk assessments, and coordinate IT efforts to comply with security policies, standards and procedures. Strong communication skills are required as this role interacts with external partners and all levels of management across the organization. The individual will analyze system and application security and provide security recommendations for optimum protection of computer systems and information resources. This individual assists in identifying security risks and exposures by participating in security reviews, IT projects, evaluations and risk assessments to measure compliance with regulations, security policies and standards. The individual will represent the Information Security Office in meetings and communicate security standards to teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct vendor security assessments and compliance reviews
• Conduct security reviews of information technology infrastructure and applications
• Ability to translate information security policies into operational processes
• Basic knowledge of published security standards (ISO, NIST, PCI)
• Interface with IT and Business community on implementing controls for corporate and regulatory compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Qualifications:

• 2+ year’s regulatory compliance experience conducting audits or risk assessments in large corporate environments.
• Thorough understanding of IT infrastructure with 2+ years’ experience in operating system, database, network or application security.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and tasks.
• Embraces the need to dynamically evolve and stay current in knowledge of the business, its technology and industry information security arenas.
• Ability to handle proprietary and sensitive information in a confidential manner.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (Information Security or IT field) is preferred.
• CISSP and/or CISA certifications a plus.
• Experience with vendor management and 3rd party security assessments a plus.

Additional Information

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen