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IT Security Analyst

  • Location: Phoenix, 85004
  • Salary: $80000 - $90000 / year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 13 days ago

REMOTE opportunity with a FULL suite of benefits

Job Title:  IT SECURITY ANALYST 
Location:  Phoenix with some remote work
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (DOE) + annual bonus and great benefits package
Type: Permanent

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under general supervision, the Security Analyst II will complete tasks designed to ensure security of company systems and information assets. Contribute efforts towards preventing data loss and service interruptions by research, analysis, development, documentation, testing, or modification of technologies, systems or programs based on design specifications that will effectively protect the network. Analyzes reports and other data to assist with identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities within FMI. Works with end users and project teams to determine needs of individual departments to ensure all system platforms are functional and secure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works within the Security team to develop, implement, administer and maintain policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company’s data and systems
  • Protects against data loss and service interruptions by administering current and researching new technologies that will effectively protect the company networks and applications
  • Works with end users to determine the needs of individual departments and project teams; May implement policies and procedures as well as track compliance throughout the organization
  • Install firewalls, data encryption, application controls and other security measures
  • Perform other duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in security systems technologies and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification
    • OR
  • Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or related field and two (2) years of experience in security systems technologies
    • OR
  • Bachelors Degree in Information Systems or related field and ISACA, SANS, ISC(2), or CEH Certification or related security certification
    • OR
  • Masters Degree in Information Systems or related field
  • Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures within information security
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Familiar with security regulations and standards
  • Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, presentation and facilitation

Criteria/Conditions

  • Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
  • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
  • Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
  • Ability to work for hours at a time in front of a computer and keyboard utilizing Microsoft desktop tools
  • Our client promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing

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Candidates will be responsible for following the client's COVID-19 protocols. Please refer to your MATRIX representative for specifics.

About Us

At MATRIX, we expertly match talented professionals with job opportunities to elevate careers. Since 1983, we have placed thousands of professionals at innovative clients across every industry ranging from small startups to Fortune 50 companies. It’s why we’re consistently in the top 25 of all U.S. IT staffing firms and why our consultants rate us well above the industry average, earning us ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing awards year after year. People come to us for a job, and stay with us because of our top-notch consultant care.

MATRIX is and Equal Employment Opportunity employer including disability and veteran and provides reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals.  Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable. If you are a qualified individual you may request a reasonable accommodation under the American Disability Act (ADA). If you are a person with a disability needing assistance applying, or at any point in the hiring process, please email us at MATRIX_HR@MatrixRes.com. To ensure a quick response to your request, please use the words “Accommodation request” as the subject line of your email.

For hourly W2 contract roles MATRIX offers a highly competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, and 401(k) with pre and post-tax options.  Please see MatrixRes.com/Benefits for more information.

For direct hire placement with our clients, benefits would be offered in accordance with that particular client’s offerings. This may include PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other pre and post-tax options.