Information Security Analyst
Job Description Summary
The Information Security Analyst will have the primary responsibility and accountability for ensuring the security of all aspects of the company's product development lifecycle, while also assisting with the broader information security efforts across the general IT infrastructure. This role requires a highly technical professional with a strong focus on analyzing, implementing, and executing security best practices. You will also provide guidance on information security topics, policies, mitigation strategies, procedures, and controls.
The identification of Essential Job Function does not display an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the related work that may be assigned to this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
- Serves as a cyber security Subject Matter Expert (SME), coordinating, and providing multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills, and experience in security architecture and security management roles and responsibilities
- Manage the security processes and effectively ensure guidance in accordance with industry standard cyber security policies and frameworks
- Point of contact for business partners and delivery teams requiring advice and guidance on cyber security related topics
- Advises on risk issues related to information security and recommends actions
- Monitors information security trends, policies and applicable regulations while keeping the business and delivery teams informed about information security related issues
- Ensures compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements
- Responsible for the development and execution of remediation plans for system security threats and risk
- Complies with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per ISO:13485 2016 standards and the Company's Quality Management System
- Demonstrates success and a passion for servicing and learning new technologies
- Identifies improvement opportunities to processes and offers applications and solutions to promote optimal efficiency
- Works professionally and efficiently with all levels within the organization
- Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices
- Performs other duties as assigned
Experience/Training/Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related major or equivalent experience
3-5 years of professional information security and/or cybersecurity experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
General: Ability to speak and write effectively in a business environment. Ability to maintain an elevated level of accuracy in preparing and entering data. Ability to be focused for long periods of time. Attention to detail required. Ability to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple projects/tasks. Must demonstrate sound work ethic, flexibility, respectfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness. Must also be punctual and dependable.
Technical: Ability to effectively use Enterprise systems, email, search engine, Internet; ability to effectively use Microsoft Products: Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel and to use or learn specific software needed. Ability to deescalate and resolve problems involving several variables with limited supervision. Familiarity with encryption algorithms and cyber threat prevention, cloud networking, Azure a plus. Ability to analyze complex security issues and provide timely and effective solutions. Familiarity with core concepts of network security, security architecture, security operation, vulnerability management, cloud security, application security, security awareness program, and threat intelligence. Strong knowledge of cyber security and privacy principles frameworks, and best practices.
Communication: Capacity to convey information by telephone, email, and in-person; and effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations, which may include customers, vendors, and/or other employees. Ability to resolve problems involving several variables with limited supervision. Ability to read through policies, reporting and compliance requirements. Ability to effectively present information in a group setting, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Math & Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, and volume; ability to apply algebraic concepts.
Physical and Environmental Elements
Physical Demands: Ability to sit continuously for over 3/4 of normal work shift, and stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for at least 1/4 of the normal work shift. Ability to climb stairs. Ability to talk or hear continuously. Capacity to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 25 pounds. Ability to see clearly to do all work-related tasks (clear or corrected vision at 20 inches or less). Finger dexterity is required frequently for over 3/4 of the normal work shift.
Work Environment: Position is predominantly performed in the office environment with standard equipment and moderate noise levels (examples: computers, printers, fax, copiers, light traffic, and phone); however, will often interact with the customer, engineering, production and warehouse environments. Thus, the employee works in a normal office setting and can occasionally travel to an open warehouse area where temperatures are subject to outdoor conditions in terms of cold and heat. There is exposure to various tools and equipment as well as forklift operations and corresponding noise levels.
Company Culture
Avante Health Solutions is committed to a respectful and purposeful work environment; this includes each team member taking responsibility for the greater good of the company and its goal to provide exceptional products and service, and to create a sustainable future for the company and its employees. Each team member is expected to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work, as well as actively engage in productive work.
Additionally, Avante Health Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we proudly promote a diverse workforce and do not discriminate. We encourage all employees and applicants who meet the position requirements to apply for advancement within the organization regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Harassment or inappropriate behavior of any kind is not tolerated and could be grounds for termination.
If assistance or accommodation due to a disability is needed, please discuss it with the hiring manager.
