Lead Information Security Analyst - Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)

Harris County•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris County Universal Services (HCUS) is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst - GRC - to join their team. HCUS is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services. HCUS is transforming the way the County does business and is enhancing critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency from an accredited educational institution.
Five (5) years of experience in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, or IT Risk Management.
Designing, implementing, and executing IT Risk Management projects.
Building and maintaining strong interdepartmental relationships.
Effectively communicating security risks and controls to stakeholders and leadership.
Passion for cybersecurity, a self-starter mentality, and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) credentials.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and network security principles.
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) for automation.

Responsibilities

Conduct information security risk assessments and facilitate reviews of cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premises IT solutions and infrastructure.
Perform third-party vendor security risk assessments to support governance efforts.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Cloud Security, with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure.
Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigation, particularly within Microsoft Azure cloud security.
Utilize security controls to enhance security posture and research emerging threats relevant to cloud and hybrid cloud operations.
Assess and prioritize information security risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and information security policies.
Oversee assigned project activities to ensure timely completion.
Develop remediation plans and proactively track progress, presenting cybersecurity risks and gaps to stakeholders.
Provide design input, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise-wide security solutions to address cybersecurity needs.
Work on high-complexity projects requiring in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
Communicate security vulnerabilities and risks to key stakeholders and consult on remediation efforts.
Develop documentation to support cybersecurity operations, including: Communications, Job aids, Educational/training materials, Architecture diagrams, Technical reference guides, Procedures, Strategy/technology roadmaps, Request for Proposal/Offers (RFP/RFOs), Statement of Work (SOW), Metrics and reports, Project plans, Executive presentations.
Coach and mentor junior-level technical staff.
Participate in Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigations and response activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.