Senior IT Security Analyst — Governance & Operations

100 Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a lead security analyst to drive IT security governance and operations, shaping risk-based controls across enterprise systems. You will design RBAC, coordinate audit responses, and strengthen data protection, cloud security, and threat detection capabilities.

The role requires 5+ years in IT security, a BS in CS or related field, and certifications such as CISSP/CISA/GIAC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related) required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years IT security experience with governance and operations.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA or GIAC are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT security governance and operations across enterprise systems.
• Manage RBAC, access control, and recertification processes.
• Monitor and improve security controls and incident response capabilities.
• Coordinate with audit and compliance teams for reviews and evidence.
• Analyze security events and coordinate remediation with owners.

Skills

Perimeter Defense

PAN Firewalls

GlobalProtect VPN

Cisco ISE

SIEM

EDR (CrowdStrike)

DLP

WAF

CASB

Cloud Security Controls

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree in Information Security

Tools

Cisco Sourcefire

ProofPoint

Zscaler

CrowdStrike EDR

Microsoft 365 security

Job description

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is seeking a lead security analyst to drive IT security governance and operations, shaping risk-based controls across enterprise systems. You will design RBAC, coordinate audit responses, and strengthen data protection, cloud security, and threat detection capabilities.

The role requires 5+ years in IT security, a BS in CS or related field, and certifications such as CISSP/CISA/GIAC.