IHT Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title:IHT Cyber Security Analyst

Location: Boise, ID, USA, 83712

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid (onsite 2 - 3 days per week)

Pay Rate: $70.00-$70.00/HR

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

Job Description:

Summary:

• With a high degree of latitude, enhance organizational cybersecurity by identifying and addressing security gaps, lead strategic initiatives to address security policies, procedures and major initiatives.


• Provides expert-level support across multiple cyber security solutions and assesses complex risks.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior information security consultant, leading major initiatives for identifying and mitigating security gaps while providing strategic guidance and support to key organizational areas.


• Direct the advancement of development, refinement, and implementation of security Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


• Design and lead information security awareness initiatives within the organization.


• Lead complex security risk assessments, including 3rd party risk assessments, working closely with business partners, vendors, and legal teams to strategically manage and prioritize risks.


• Oversee the documentation of findings and facilitate informed risk-based decision-making.


• Investigate and resolve complex security events by taking a lead role in the security incident response process and developing others on advanced investigation techniques.


• Manage and optimize daily security operations, monitoring systems and leading the configuration of security tools, while leading vulnerability assessments and driving effective identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.


• Implement the training of the cybersecurity team in security tools and adherence to security best practices.


• Evaluate current cybersecurity threats and technological advancements, while leading the strategic integration of new technologies and methodologies to improve security practices in the organization.


• Build partnerships with the Cyber Security Engineers and IT leaders to strategically enhance security tools and operational processes, serving as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders to enhance security posture.


• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as needed, guiding teams and projects.

Role Overview:

• This is a brand-new, high-impact role focused on driving PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.


• The candidate will be responsible for conducting initial GAP analysis, project planning, and the ongoing evolution of the PCI program.


• This individual must be able to contribute from Day 1.

Primary Focus:

• Driving PCI compliance (not just contributing/auditing).

Key Tasks:

• GAP analysis, project planning, and stakeholder management.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience:

• 8–12 years


• Demonstrable experience DRIVING PCI compliance.

Nice to have Certifications:

• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Internal Security Assessor (ISA).

Industry:

• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required.

Soft Skills:

• Highly organized with robust documentation habits.


• Ability to present and speak to executive-level management.


• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.