Principal Security Analyst at Kforce Inc in Howell, New Jersey

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce is working with a client in Howell, NJ that is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to join their team. This position is direct hire, full time and fully remote. If you are a strategic cybersecurity leader with a passion for protecting data and driving organizational growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Summary:
We are looking for a Principal Security Analyst to join our development team and spearhead our cloud and application cybersecurity strategy. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our software, systems, and data, as well as maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improve and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and objectives


• Design secure cloud architecture and application frameworks, considering factors like scalability and data protection; Implement security controls such as encryption, access controls and network segmentation


• Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with cloud infrastructure and applications, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively


• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and legal requirements related to cybersecurity, including PCI and GDPR


• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to protect company assets and data


• Develop and oversee the incident response plan for cloud and application security incidents, ensuring that the company is well-prepared to respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents


• Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization by providing training and educational programs


• Evaluate and manage third-party vendor security risks and relationships

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred


• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred


• At least seven (7) years of proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a senior leadership role within the cybersecurity field in the regulated payments, banking/financial services industry


• Must have experience working with AWS


• Experience in managing and leading cybersecurity teams


• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful cybersecurity strategies


• The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices, risk management, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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