IT Security Analyst 3

Aroha Technologies Inc; Town of Lansing (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aroha Technologies Inc. is seeking an IT Security Analyst 3 for MiLEAP, MCSC in Lansing, MI. This senior role focuses on overseeing SSP/DRP maintenance and serving as the compliance authority among business partners, IT teams, and security groups.

The position requires strong experience with NIST, PCI, HIPAA, and FERPA, plus excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Hybrid schedule; onsite from Day 1 two days a week; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT-related field, OR 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of NIST Framework and Controls is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) for supported applications.
• Serve as compliance authority and liaison among business partners, technical teams, security groups, and management.
• Ensure alignment with State standards, NIST protocols, and enterprise security governance.
• Guide stakeholders through complex compliance cycles and drive consistency across application areas.
• Collaborate with vendors, auditors, project managers, and analysts.
• Provide leadership for maintaining SSPs and ATO renewal processes across applications.
• Review risk assessments and inform management with corrective actions.
• Track Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and other compliance requirements.

Skills

NIST Controls

PCI Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

FERPA Compliance

Web Apps Experience

Leadership in Meetings

Cross‑functional Liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT-related field

Job description

IT Security Analyst 3 - MiLEAP, MCSC

Location:

Lansing, MI

Interview Process:

• 1st round interviews will be held virtually with a potential for a 2nd round in-person.


• Candidates MUST be available for an in-person interview.

Duration:

• 1 year with extension likely.

Work Arrangement:

• Hybrid schedule.


• No remote-only option.


• Must be onsite from Day 1, two days a week.


• Local candidates ONLY.


• Candidates must be located within 90 miles of Lansing, MI at the time of submission.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• Experience providing audit evidence to comply with security standards such as NIST, PCI, HIPPA, FERPA - Required - 5 Years.


• Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years - Required - 5 Years.


• Experience leading meetings and making oral and written reports - Required - 5 Years.


• Experience working as a liaison between different business and IT areas - Required - 5 Years.

Position Description:

• This Senior IT Business/Compliance Analyst position serves as a senior resource providing high-level oversight, guidance, and strategic direction for completing, updating, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) for supported applications.


• The primary duty of this position is performing as the compliance authority and liaison among business partners, technical teams, security groups, and management.


• Ensures that requirements, processes, and documentation align with State standards, NIST protocols, and enterprise security governance.


• Guides stakeholders through complex compliance cycles and drives consistency across application areas.


• Collaborates with vendors, auditors, project managers, and analysts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for maintaining and updating System Security Plans (SSPs), ensuring documentation accuracy, completeness, and alignment with NIST protocol and compliance standards.


• Lead and coordinate the Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal process, including planning, preparing required materials, managing timelines, and ensuring successful approval and continuous compliance for all supported applications.


• Ensure all applications maintain a valid ATO on a three-year cycle and lead efforts to validate and maintain accurate security controls throughout each renewal period.


• Review and inform management on security risk assessment results and recommend corrective actions as necessary.


• Review and assess risks and scope for high-level security incidents. Develop new reports for management based on collected metrics across multiple areas and conduct trend analysis.


• Work with stakeholders to address and track Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and other compliance requirements, ensuring timely reporting and closure.


• Provide senior-level support across multiple business areas, with a focus on standardized security plan updates, documentation improvements, and long-term process consistency.


• Analyze existing compliance documentation, identify gaps or risks, and guide corrective actions to meet regulatory and organizational requirements.


• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with technical teams, business owners, enterprise security personnel, and project leadership to ensure all evidence and artifacts required for SSP and ATO processes are properly completed and maintained.


• Oversee review, updates, and remediation of security controls, ensuring issues are tracked, communicated, and resolved in collaboration with stakeholders.


• Lead efforts to identify procedural gaps, risks, or required updates during renewal cycles, ensuring consistent application of best practices across all supported systems.


• Contribute to enterprise security governance by providing guidance, maintaining accurate records, mentoring team members, and driving timely completion of compliance activities.


• Lead mid- to high-level Incident Responses when working to resolve incidents.


• Serve as the Incident Response Specialist for cyber event detection, correlation, response, and recovery.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT-related field, OR 5 years of experience.


• Preferred advanced degrees: Master's in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems/IT Leadership, or an MBA with an IT or Security concentration.


• Educational or professional knowledge of NIST Framework and Controls is required.


• Strong aptitude for written and oral communication.


• Strong documentation skills.


• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience providing audit evidence to comply with security standards such as NIST, PCI, HIPPA, FERPA - Required - 5 Years.


• Exposure to Complex IT web Applications, within the past 5 years - Required - 5 Years.


• Experience leading meetings and making oral and written reports - Required - 5 Years.


• Experience working as a liaison between different business and IT areas - Required - 5 Years.


• Knowledge or experience creating supporting documentation for IT system audits - Highly Desired - 2 Years.


• Experience with the creation of Disaster Recovery Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Incident Response Plans - Highly Desired - 2 Years.