Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Information Security Analyst in Charlotte, NC or Irving TX(Hybrid). W2
Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is a long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.
Contract Duration: 18 + Months
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity Operations, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Knowledge of web security, email security, SaaS security, or cloud security concepts.
- Experience analyzing security events, logs, reports, and operational data.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, and risk management practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
- Experience creating reports, dashboards, and security metrics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Be Doing
Security Operations & Administration
- Monitor and administer web and email security technologies, including secure web gateways, web proxies, content filtering platforms, email security controls, and cloud security monitoring tools.
- Analyze security events, alerts, and trends to identify emerging risks, policy violations, or operational concerns.
- Perform investigations related to web access, email security, SaaS application usage, and policy exceptions.
- Support incident response activities involving web, email, or cloud-based threats.
Control Execution & Governance
- Execute and validate key security controls in accordance with documented procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Perform periodic reviews of web proxy policies, email security rules, entitlement access, and content filtering configurations.
- Support evidence collection, documentation, and reporting activities for audits, risk assessments, and control testing.
- Maintain control documentation, standard operating procedures, and security knowledge articles.
Risk Assessment & Analysis
- Conduct security reviews of business requests involving internet access, email capabilities, third-party applications, and cloud technologies.
- Assess risks associated with requested exceptions and recommend appropriate mitigating controls.
- Identify gaps in security posture and develop recommendations to improve effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Metrics, Reporting & Communications
- Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
- Analyze security performance indicators and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Prepare concise summaries, documentation, and presentations for leadership, audit, and risk management audiences.
- Track remediation activities and provide status updates on security initiatives and control health.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with engineering teams to support implementation of new security capabilities.
- Participate in user acceptance testing, change management reviews, and solution deployments.
- Recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
- Support strategic initiatives within Web & Email Security and broader Cybersecurity program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with secure web gateways, web proxies, content filtering, CASB, Microsoft 365 security services, or cloud security technologies.
- Knowledge of email security controls, phishing mitigation techniques, and data loss prevention concepts.
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or regulatory examinations.
- Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CCSP, GSEC, or equivalent.
