TEKsystems · 17 hours ago
Security Analyst - Cloud
East Peoria, IL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Security Analyst - Cloud to conduct security control compliance reviews and provide technical guidance on cybersecurity principles. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, collaborating with teams, and utilizing tools for workflow automation.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Conduct security control compliance reviews for Enterprise IT applications, ensuring alignment with organizational security standards and industry best practices
Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity principles for applications and platforms
Identify vulnerabilities and provide effective remediation strategies to mitigate risks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into system and application development lifecycles
Utilize tools like ServiceNow and Azure DevOps for workflow automation, ticketing, and project tracking
Review and assessment of architectural artifacts (e.g. architecture diagrams) for compliance to security policy and identification of risks and potential areas of improvement - Collaborate with peer Cybersecurity professional in the assessment of IT solution for security posture
Working with global internal business partners. Will be working with main team of about 8 people and interacting with teams across the business on specific cases
Qualification
Required
Associates degree required in IT or related field
5-7 years of hands-on IT Architect, including 2–3 years in a cybersecurity
Verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills
Customer service and interpersonal skills
Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to document and communicate highly complex technical solutions in an easy to understand manner
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Prior experience/roles include IT Architect, Cloud Architect would be ideal
Demonstrated expertise in developing IT solutions utilizing secure enterprise architectures using industry standards such as NIST CSF, NIST 800‑53/800‑171, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls & Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Prior role as a Network Security Architect/Engineer
Those with P.H.D.'s are likely overqualified
Persons with prior roles exclusively in Security & Vulnerability Operations, Incident Response, GRC organizations – would not be ideal candidates
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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