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Independence Blue Cross · 3 hours ago

Sr Information Security Analyst (Cloud/Enterprise Security) - Hybrid (PA/NJ/DE)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Independence Blue Cross is seeking a passionate and adaptable Sr Information Security Analyst who will serve as a subject matter expert for business areas and technical teams. The role involves strengthening security posture by evaluating and operationalizing security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments while ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

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Responsibilities

Serve as SME on security fundamentals, techniques, and technologies across Azure, AWS, GCP, and on‑prem environments

Guide cloud security architecture: IAM, encryption/key management, network controls, data protection, workload hardening

Implement process improvements aligned to security frameworks (NIST CSF/800‑53, ISO 27001) and business needs; optimize technology to improve customer experience

Implement and monitor controls for unusual and suspicious activity across endpoints, networks, and cloud platforms

Perform advanced monitoring, data/log analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigations; contribute to SOC/IR workflows

Plan, contribute to, and participate in incident plan exercises and tabletop scenarios

Draft or revise local policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to supplement enterprise frameworks; identify and remediate gaps based upon NIST standards

Interface with internal/external auditors and examiners; maintain vendor management standards, questionnaires, and regulatory documentation (HITRUST, PCI, NIST, HIPAA, SOC2)

Review contracts and provide security guidance; support project scoping, costing, and cost–benefit analyses

Act as a liaison for the security team; clearly communicate business risk as it relates to information security

Create technical documentation (reports, white papers, technical notes, implementation/configuration guides)

Use visual aids to convey complex topics to large, diverse audiences; communicate clearly in high‑pressure, high‑visibility situations

Recommend new security solutions and improvements that do not impede innovation

Stay current with the evolving threat landscape; consistently learn and grow to remain a step ahead of attackers

Qualification

Cloud Security AzureCloud Security AWSCloud Security GCPIncident ResponseRisk AssessmentsCompliance KnowledgeVulnerability AssessmentTechnical WritingProject ManagementChange ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsContinuous LearningTechnical Documentation

Required

5–8 years of relevant information security experience (or 3–5 years in IT systems administration with strong security responsibilities)

Expertise in incident response, system monitoring/analysis, and risk assessments aligned with compliance and privacy laws

Knowledge with compliance requirements: HITRUST, PCI, NIST, HIPAA, SOC2

Knowledge across multiple platforms: Windows, Linux/Unix, macOS; networks and endpoints

Experience with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing engagements

Experience with change management and project management

Excellent technical writing and presentation skills; ability to translate technical risk to business impact

Preferred

CCSP preferred; other certs: AZ‑500, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Experience securing Azure, AWS, GCP in enterprise/hybrid environments

Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK

Company

Independence Blue Cross

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The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.

Founded in 1938

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.ibx.com

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