Motion Recruitment · 4 days ago
Information Technology Security Analyst
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47/hr - $57/hr
3+ years expMotion Recruitment is seeking an Information Security Analyst for a leader in higher education. In this hybrid role, you will manage information security projects and apply hands-on security knowledge to enable secure research collaborations.
Information TechnologyRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Paula Petit-Molina
Responsibilities
Monitor for cybersecurity risks , ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive data types under federal and ethical guidelines such as HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and NIST
Coordinate and support GRC projects and controls implementation, including the preparation, tracking, and documentation of evidence to facilitate compliance audits
Research, recommend, and implement procedures to enhance data systems security based on evolving federal and data privacy regulations
Communicate with engineers, research teams, and administrators to understand their security needs, fostering understanding and adherence to necessary security procedures
Qualification
Required
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Administration, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
3+ years of experience in information security, risk analysis, auditing, compliance, or governance
Experience using GRC, IAM, and risk management tools for compliance automation and documentation
Prior experience in highly regulated or federal environments such as FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, HIPAA, etc
Preferred
Basic scripting & automation experience using Python
Security+, AWS/GCP Cloud Security, CISA, CISM, or CISSP Associate Certifications
Prior experience in higher education or research-related industries highly valued!
Company
Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment, a Kelly® Company, delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Littlejohn & Co
2024-05-03Acquired
2018-04-30Private Equity
1998-06-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Beth Gilfeather
CEO
Brad Page, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
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