IT Security Analyst

ELLKAY

full-time

Posted on: 8/28/2025

Location: 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per year

JuniorMid-Level

AWSCloudCyber Security

About the role

Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and related security documentation in collaboration with the compliance team
Prepare for, participate in, and support security certification and compliance audits (e.g., CSF, HIPAA, PCI, HITRUST, SOC 1/2, NIST 800-53, GDPR)
Collect, coordinate, and organize evidence in support of certifications (e.g., SOC 2, HITRUST)
Review, analyze, and process security surveillance reports and vulnerability scan results; coordinate remediation efforts with technical teams
Support compliance automation initiatives and continuous monitoring activities
Independently manage assigned IT security projects, providing clear status reports, identifying risks, and recommending solutions for successful completion
Assist with internal and third-party security assessments to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Networks & Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2+ years of experience working with IT technologies, architectures, security concepts, and industry best practices
Strong knowledge of information security principles, standards, tools, and methodologies
At least one relevant certification (Security+, CAP, CISA, CISM, or CISSP)
Familiarity with assessing commercial cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
Experience authoring or contributing to System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
Experience with security certification and compliance audits (SOC 2, HITRUST, HIPAA, PCI, NIST 800-53, GDPR)
Strong attention to detail and effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
Comfortable working on ambiguous and dynamic tasks in a fast-paced environment