Recruitment and Staffing Agency

Job ID: 4075253

Job Title: Security Analyst

Location: Pleasanton, CA 

Duration: 6+ months   

W-2 only                  

Description: 

Responsible for monitoring, analyzing, improving and troubleshooting security systems. Perform risk assessments on security systems, analyze results and provide recommendations for enhancement/improvement. Monitor and maintain firewall rules and policies. Develop, implement and maintain disaster recovery and operations continuity plans. Perform forensic analysis on security incidents. Monitor internal security tools and provide reporting as necessary. Manage virus protection software for prevention, detection and elimination. Must possess a solid understanding of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, encryption technologies and antivirus software. 5-10 years experience required.

Participate in Compliance programs (PCI, SOX, Safe Harbor) by documenting controls, examining evidence for compliance to standards. Co-ordinate and conduct Risk Assessments in accordance with Gap Policies and Standards including Risk Rating calculation and working with the business on remediation the risks. Produce reports of individual risks and overall risk posture. Use Industry best practices to improve and enhance the Gap Risk Management Programs. Work with project development teams to identify PII and record the results in the GRC tool. Work with security engineering to ensure that appropriate Application Security evaluation is taken and document the results. Conduct periodic reviews of PII to ensure ongoing accuracy. Review Vulnerability reports and ensure that remediation is prioritized and performed in a timely manner. Review the existing Policies and Standards, make recommendation to make the documents easier to maintain, more concise and easier for end users to understand. Participate in the Information Security Vendor Management Program. Evaluate new and existing vendors and work with business partners to resolve any issues that may arise. Experience Must have: Broad knowledge of Information Security Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Be a self starter being able to manage and prioritize own workload Be a team player in a fast moving environment The ability to learn quickly and execute in a timely manner Desirable: Experience in Retail IT Working knowledge of Scrum used in Infrastructure Familiarity with GRC tools e.g. Keylight Knowledge of PCI DSS 

Qualifications Bachelors Degree

CISSP ISA