BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated IN - IOT Info Security Analyst for an opportunity in Indianapolis,IN!

Job Description



Position Title: Info Security Analyst

Location: Indianapolis,IN

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 11 Months

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $30/hr on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Position Description 

The Jr. Security Analyst in Security Operations will collaborate with the IT Security Operations department as well as other Indiana Office of Technology Teams to help identify and collaborate with IT Teams and state agencies to reduce risk associated with the State of Indianas security posture. In addition role will be the point of contact for one or more agencies the individual will be responsible for creating reports that assesses the agencys current security posture across several subject areas including but not limited to policy compliance asset/software management vulnerability management cloud operations data security and identity and access management. The individual will then be responsible for conducting meetings with other IT areas leadership and with their assigned agencies to address issues found and assist with the remediation efforts. This role assists other engineers on the larger Security Team with the use of tools and their outputs to enhance the security of state information.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Provides routine security administration

• Professionally handle communications with internal and external stakeholders on compliance issues

• Educate control and system owners on compliance workflows and processes

• Gather and report on established metrics within the security compliance programs

• Maintain State and Federal security control framework's adherent to CIS NIST and Indiana State policies

• Assist in defending systems against unauthorized access modification and/or destruction

• Monitors and address security alerts incidents and disasters

• Assists with supporting network intrusion detection and prevention systems

• Delivers technical reports and work with agencies on findings

• Implements effective tools and processes to protect computers networks software data and information systems against any possible attacks

• Assists senior staff with security upgrades tools and countermeasures

• Uses outputs from security tools such as anti-virus software security monitoring tools vulnerability scanning SIEM IPS/IDS etc.

• Supports security standards security systems and authentication protocols

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Skills:

Moderate understanding of security concepts, risk, and demonstrated communication skills, Required 2 Years 

Security + or equivalent college education (be sure this is listed in the resume), Required 

Understand concepts behind technical tools to conduct assessments on the environment and play a role in processes, Required 

Demonstrated technical competence showing the capability of growing into a resource that can improve state defensive capabilities, Required 

Resource MUST have solid communication skills, customer facing role, Required 

Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple assignments, Required 

Strong written communication skills, Required 

Network +, Highly desired

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best-in-class place to work.

BCforward is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.