Security Analyst - Lansing, MI

Digital Technology International; Lansing (MI); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Digital Technology International is seeking an experienced Security Analyst in Lansing, MI to serve as the compliance authority and liaison among business partners, technical teams, and security leadership. The role focuses on aligning processes with NIST standards, enterprise governance, and audit readiness across multiple agencies.

The Senior Analyst will guide stakeholders through complex compliance cycles, coordinate SSP/ATO activities, and collaborate with vendors, auditors, and project

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, Information Assurance, Business Analytics, or IT Related Field (OR: 5 years of experience)
• Educational or professional knowledge of NIST Framework and Controls a must
• Strong communication and documentation skills; cross-functional collaboration

Responsabilidades

• Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) with accurate, complete documentation
• Lead Authority to Operate (ATO) renewal planning and materials
• Ensure applications maintain valid ATO on a 3-year cycle and oversee control remediation
• Review risk assessments and inform management with corrective actions
• Develop reports and perform trend analysis across agencies
• Coordinate Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and ensure timely closure
• Provide senior-level security support across multiple programs (MDCR, MCSC, MiLEAP)
• Identify gaps in compliance and guide remediation in SSP/ATO processes
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to complete all evidence for audits
• Oversee remediation of security controls and track issues to resolution
• Identify procedural gaps during renewal cycles and apply best practices
• Contribute to enterprise security governance and mentorship of team
• Lead mid to high-level Incident Responses and cyber event handling

Conocimientos

GRC

NIST/PCI/HIPAA

Web apps exposure

Leadership in meetings

Business-IT liaison

Keylight

Educación

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/IT

MBA with IT Security (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

< h3>DTS is looking for experienced Security Analyst for our direct client position in Lansing, MI

Top Skills & Years Of Experience

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) -3+ years (Keylight preferred)
• 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

Job Description

The primary duty of this position is performing as the compliance authority and liaison among business partners, technical teams, security groups, and management. The Senior Analyst ensures that requirements, processes, and documentation align with client standards, NIST protocols, and enterprise security governance. This role guides stakeholders through complex compliance cycles, drives consistency across application areas. They will also work and collaborate with people outside of the client Agency Services Compliance Team such as 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 SOM 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.
• Reviews and informs management on security risk assessment results and recommends corrective actions as necessary.
• Reviews, assesses risks and scope for high level security incidents. Develops new reports for management based on those collected metrics across multiple agencies: conducts 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, MDCR, MCSC & MiLEAP, 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.
• Leads mid to high-level Incident Responses when working to resolve incidents.
• Serves as the Incident response specialist for cyber event detection, correlation, response, and recovery.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, 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 a must
• Strong aptitude for written and oral communication
• Strong documentation skills
• Can collaborate cross-functionally

Required

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) -Required - 3+ years
• 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 Recover Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Incident Response Plans - Highly Desired - 2 Years
• Keylight experience strong desired

Contact

DTS offers an excellent compensation package.

Kuldeep Singh

Team Lead

Digital Technology Solutions