Cybersecurity Analyst

TEKsystems•Atlanta, GA

4d•$58 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Analyst will monitor the institution's information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities, responding promptly to mitigate potential threats. This role involves conducting regular risk assessments and security audits, developing and implementing security policies, and providing cybersecurity training. The analyst will analyze security incidents, stay informed about emerging threats, and prepare reports on cybersecurity efforts. Additionally, the analyst will serve as a liaison with external agencies and collaborate with IT teams to deploy security technologies. This position also involves serving as a primary point of contact for complex cybersecurity and compliance inquiries, leading the development and maintenance of enterprise-wide security policies, conducting IT risk assessments, and validating security control implementation. The role includes directing the creation of cybersecurity training content and leading the development of departmental website content. The analyst will also provide advanced support to the GRC Team service desk, lead activities related to audits and assessments, and contribute to regulatory and compliance reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, information assurance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in governance, risk, compliance, or information security in a complex environment.
Strong practical knowledge of security technologies and controls, as well as operating system platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and core networking technologies.
Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management processes and tools, including scanning, reporting, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
Solid understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and how they map to business risk.
Advanced experience with data analysis and reporting in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, intermediate/advanced formulas; scripting or macros a plus).
Proven ability to assess and communicate the priority and business impact of vulnerabilities and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting policies, standards, and executive-level summaries.
One or more intermediate or advanced cybersecurity/GRC certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, SecurityX, CCNP-Security, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Scripting or macros a plus for Excel data analysis.

Responsibilities

Monitor the institution's information systems for security incidents and vulnerabilities, responding promptly to mitigate potential threats.
Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify weaknesses in the institution's cybersecurity posture and recommend remediation measures.
Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for faculty, staff, and students to promote a culture of security within the institution.
Analyze security incidents and breaches to determine their root causes and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, continuously updating security measures to address new challenges.
Prepare and present reports on the status of cybersecurity efforts, highlighting incidents, vulnerabilities, and progress on remediation activities.
Serve as a liaison with external agencies and partners on cybersecurity initiatives, collaborating on strategies to enhance the institution's security capabilities.
Collaborate with IT teams to deploy security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption tools, to safeguard institutional data.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as a primary point of contact for complex or sensitive cybersecurity and compliance inquiries from GTRI customers and leadership.
Lead the development, review, and maintenance of enterprise-wide security policies, standards, practices, plans, and procedures, ensuring alignment with GTRI baseline cybersecurity requirements and University System of Georgia (USG) guidelines.
Lead the development, review, and maintenance of information technology risk assessments for systems, software, architectures, and configurations (compute, hardware/virtual, OS, storage, networking, security).
Lead the development, review, and maintenance of requests for changes to critical information systems and guide implementation of approved configuration changes.
Lead the development, review, and maintenance of cybersecurity documentation, including system security plans, and disaster recovery plans, and impact analyses (privacy, business, and security), ensuring completeness, accuracy, and currency.
Validate security control implementation and configuration on systems to ensure compliance with requirements such as NIST, DFARS, CMMC, and related frameworks.
Direct the creation and refinement of cybersecurity training content for GTRI personnel (e.g., security awareness, CUI training), ensuring alignment with current threats and regulatory expectations.
Lead the development and ongoing improvement of departmental website content (articles, processes, procedures, FAQs, contacts, organizational charts, and team member information).
Provide advanced support to the GRC Team service desk by resolving complex tickets and establishing standards and workflows for ticket triage and resolution.
Lead or coordinate activities related to audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews, including evidence collection, policy review, and compliance analysis.
Own or significantly contribute to the preparation and presentation of regulatory and compliance reports and dashboards, working with other units to ensure data completeness and accuracy.