Role: IT Security Analyst II
Location: Somerset, NJ
Duration: 6 months
Position type: W2 contract (direct hire)
*Only local profiles!
Note:
- Database Technologies (Neo4j graph + Oracle / SQL)- MUST
- Projects candidate will be working on are already in development. Team provides data sourcing and candidate will take data and implement a visualization tool.
- Required to be in office 3x a week.
- Interview: 3 Rounds.
- Domain experience a big plus.
- Contributes to the effectiveness of security-related operations.
- Provides programming support and assists in project planning for an operational area in information security.
- Assists in daily oversight of a security sub-component.
- Initiates projects intended to improve operations, client satisfaction with operational support, and development of appropriate standards and procedures for assigned operational area.
- Participates in evaluation, testing and implementation of emerging control technologies, information systems security issues, safeguards, and techniques applicable to assigned operations area.
- Presents proposed security enhancements to management for approval, funding and implementation.
- Reviews and analyzes data and information to provide insights, conclusions and actionable recommendations.
- Produces reports, analyses, findings, etc. Screens and selects tools to automate security administration.
- Schedules and evaluates vendor security software through testing and discussions with external business users.
- Contributes to the achievement of team objectives.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
- 4-6 years of experience in information security or related technology experience required; experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.