Cyber Security AnalystLocation
Boise, ID
Onsite Flexibility
Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Contract Details
Position Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (initial contract with expected renewal)
Start: ASAP
Job Summary
With a high degree of latitude, enhance organizational cybersecurity by identifying and addressing security gaps, lead strategic initiatives to address security policies, procedures, and major initiatives. Provides expert-level support across multiple cybersecurity solutions and assesses complex risks. This is a brand-new, high-impact role focused on driving PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance. The candidate will be responsible for conducting initial GAP analysis, project planning, and the ongoing evolution of the PCI program. This individual must be able to contribute from Day 1.
Primary Focus: Driving PCI compliance (not just contributing/auditing).
Systems: Archer
Key Tasks: GAP analysis, project planning, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior information security consultant, leading major initiatives for identifying and mitigating security gaps while providing strategic guidance and support to key organizational areas.
- Direct the advancement of development, refinement, and implementation of security Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Design and lead information security awareness initiatives within the organization.
- Lead complex security risk assessments, including 3rd party risk assessments, working closely with business partners, vendors, and legal teams to strategically manage and prioritize risks. Oversee the documentation of findings and facilitate informed risk-based decision-making.
- Investigate and resolve complex security events by taking a lead role in the security incident response process and developing others on advanced investigation techniques.
- Manage and optimize daily security operations, monitoring systems and leading the configuration of security tools, while leading vulnerability assessments and driving effective identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.
- Implement the training of the cybersecurity team in security tools and adherence to security best practices.
- Evaluate current cybersecurity threats and technological advancements, while leading the strategic integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve security practices in the organization.
- Build partnerships with the Cyber Security Engineers and IT leaders to strategically enhance security tools and operational processes, serving as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders to enhance security posture.
- Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as needed, guiding teams and projects.
Required Experience
- 8-12 years of experience
- Demonstrable experience driving PCI compliance (Note: Simply contributing to audits/compliance is a disqualifier)
Required Skills
- PCI compliance expertise and demonstrated track record of driving PCI programs
- Archer system knowledge
- GAP analysis
- Project planning and execution
- Stakeholder management
- Security incident response and investigation leadership
- Vulnerability assessment and remediation
- Security risk assessment and prioritization
- Development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures
- Information security awareness program design and execution
- Security tool configuration and optimization
- Strategic technology evaluation and integration
- Highly organized with robust documentation habits
- Ability to present and speak to executive-level management
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Preferred Skills
- Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) - Internal Security Assessor (ISA)
- Healthcare industry experience
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Fund
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number
26-03798
