Senior Information Security Analyst

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to conduct audits, assess risks, and implement security measures. This is a fully remote position, ideal for candidates with significant experience in information security and a strong grasp of compliance standards. The contract offers a competitive rate of $70-$75/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security.
• Experience conducting audits against standards such as ISO 27001.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems and network security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of enterprise systems for compliance.
• Identify security gaps and recommend remediation strategies.
• Monitor and analyze security events across the enterprise.

Skills

Information security expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information security or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

CIS

SOC 2

Job description

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

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Title: Senior Information Security Analyst

Location: 100% Remote

Pay Rate: $70-$75/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of enterprise systems, applications, and infrastructure to ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).
• Identify security gaps and recommend remediation strategies to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business units to implement security controls and best practices.
• Lead risk assessments and threat modeling exercises for new and existing systems.
• Monitor and analyze security events, incidents, and vulnerabilities across the enterprise.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, risk assessments, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits, including evidence collection and control validation.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of security policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years in an enterprise environment.
• Proven experience conducting audits and assessments against standards such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS, or SOC 2.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, multi-cloud platforms (Azure, etc.), and network security.
• Experience working with any county/state/federal government engagements
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and DevSecOps practices.

Benefits packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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Medical insurance

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