IT Security Analyst IV

Horizon-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-New-Jersey; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a Lead Security Analyst to oversee IT Security Governance and Operations. The role focuses on administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of critical security technologies while supporting enterprise-wide initiatives.

The candidate will manage RBAC provisioning, conduct risk assessments, and respond to security incidents. A strong background in firewall technologies, VPNs, and cloud/security controls is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years IT security experience.
• Certifications CISSP, GIAC or CISAK preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommend firewall change requests for approval.
• Analyze IDS/IPS events and security incidents.
• Provide RBAC provisioning and recertification support.
• Audit support: data for access control changes and investigations.
• Monitor and improve enterprise information security program.
• Develop security process metrics and monitoring measures.

Skills

Security operations

Access control

Threat detection

Risk assessment

SIEM

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/related

Advanced degree preferred in Info Security

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

GlobalProtect VPN

Cisco ISE

Zscaler

WAF

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey empowers our members to achieve their best health. For over 90 years, we have been New Jersey’s health solutions leader driving innovations that improve health care quality, affordability, and member experience. Our members are our neighbors, our friends, and our families. It is this understanding that drives us to better serve and care for the 3.5 million people who place their trust in us. We pride ourselves on our best-in-class employees and strive to maintain an innovative and inclusive environment that allows them to thrive. When our employees bring their best and succeed, the Company succeeds.About the RoleThis position is a lead security analyst within IT Security Governance and IT Security Operations. The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of numerous critical security technologies. In addition to maintaining day-to-day cybersecurity operations, the team is responsible for several enterprise-wide strategic initiatives,What You'll DoIT Security Operations:Recommend FireWall change requests for approvalAnalyze and take appropriate action on intrusion detectionsAnalyze and recommend action on security related incidents; notify appropriate owners and IT Security GovernanceReview and approve access requestsProvide Role Based Access Control (RBAC) to individual users and perform recertification based on segregation of duties and rolesMap work flows in provisioning users into our systems and infrastructureComply with internal and external audit requestsMonitor the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security programProvide data for audit indicating changes made to access control lists to facilitate audits and other investigationsParticipate in investigating possible security violationsTrack and maintain operational security access metricsIT Security Governance:Design workflow diagrams showing the production of, transmission and use of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) and other sensitive informationProvide guidance and direction regarding security control elements in policies throughout the organizationDocument relevant business processes and their implications on information securityDevelop information security risk identification, tracking and mitigation processes strategy and methodologyDevelop the information security awareness, training and education program-s strategy and methodologyFacilitate or lead development of accurate and relevant information security process and operational metricsEstablish monitoring measures to detect and ensure correction of security breaches and policy violationsProactively keep current on information security issues related to business processes as input into departmental policies and proceduresAnalyze and enhance the effectiveness of the Enterprise wide information security program.What You BringEducation/Experience:Minimum high school diploma or GEDRequires Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, from an accredited college or universityPrefers advanced degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field5 years prior IT security related work experienceExperience with IDS, IPS, ICE Engine orAdditional licensing, certifications, registrations:Requires one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, SANS GIAC or CISAKnowledge:Requires an excellent understanding of IT security concepts with an emphasis on Security and Risk AssessmentMicrosoft 365 security implementation and ongoing supportMicro-segmentation initiatives to reduce lateral movement risksAI performance, governance, and security controlsData classification and sensitive data protection initiativesCloud security enhancementsContinuous vulnerability remediation effortsSecurity architecture improvements aligned with organizational objectivesSkills and Abilities:Perimeter DefensePalo Alto Networks (PAN) Firewalls)Prisma GlobalProtect VPNCisco SourcefireCisco StealthwatchCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)Secure Mail Gateway (ProofPoint)Enterprise ProxyEndpoint and Data ProtectionEndpoint Protection PlatformsData Loss Prevention (DLP)File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)Absolute/ComputraceVulnerability Scanning PlatformsDisc EncryptionEDR (Crowdstrike)Application and Cloud SecurityWeb Application Firewall (WAF)Secure Proxy ServicesZscalerApplication Security ProgramsCloud Access Security Broker (CASB)Cloud Security ControlsSecurity OperationsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM)Security Monitoring and AlertingIncident Response ActivitiesThreat Detection and Vulnerability ManagementWhy Horizon?At Horizon, you’ll do meaningful work that directly improves lives—while being supported by a mission‑driven organization that values expertise, collaboration, and growth. We believe that when our people thrive, our communities do too. If you are passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!Salary Range:$97,800 - $133,455This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. This range has been created in good faith based on information known to Horizon at the time of posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. Horizon also provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:Comprehensive health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)Retirement PlansGenerous PTOIncentive PlansWellness ProgramsPaid Volunteer Time OffTuition ReimbursementDisclaimer:Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware. This job summary has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job.Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law. Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.