Information Assurance Analyst

The Company

Every day, NuHarbor Security improves the cybersecurity of our clients by making it stronger and easier to understand.  Our comprehensive suite of security services, from strategic advising to 24-hour monitoring and management, provide an organizational view of security that is focused on results and recommendations that are valuable for both business and technical leaders.  We’re growing quickly because our clients, and the general market, are looking for these outcomes and for the data it gives them to explain, promote, and justify, their security investment and mission.

The Role

The Information Assurance (IA) Analyst is responsible for supporting and collaborating with other IA analysts on various IA services and engagements. This position acts as a junior resource for Information Assurance services and client engagements. Responsible for performing work in collaboration with other IA Analysts.

What You'll Do

• Live by the NuHarbor corporate values: Protect the House, Help Clients Win, Always Improve. 
• Serve as an Information Assurance resource for ongoing client engagements and internal strategic projects. 
• Assist with supporting clients and IA team members during IA engagements. 
• Collaborate and support other team members on the delivery of project tasks and deliverables within agreed upon timeframes for client and internal projects. 
• Collaborate and assist on portions of IA service types including but not limited to risk assessments, assessments against control frameworks, incident response plans and testing, security documentation development, plan of action, milestone development-coordination, -execution and third-party risk assessments.
• Perform work tasks related to the service engagement with oversight from the engagement lead.
• Help prepare client engagements such as preparing and disseminating templates and client communications.
• Perform research and analysis of industry trends and framework updates.
• Assist with client interviews and information gathering steps during client engagements.
• Record observations, meeting notes, and identifies recommendations during client engagements.
• Support the IA team on operational and internal departmental projects.
• Assist in the creation of technical and security documentation templates and processes.

Your Foundation. The requirements for this role: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field(s).
  • • In lieu of a degree, two (2) years of experience in a related technology field and relevant industry certifications are required.
  • Knowledgeable about the latest Information Security trends, threats, and technologies and the impacts upon an Information Security Program.
  • Experience with working on independent engagements as well as within a team setting.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
  • Ability to perform effective research and analysis through interviews and document review.
  • Experience and knowledge in the following areas:
    • Security frameworks such as: NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CIS Top 18 ISO 27001.
    • Information Security Risk Assessments.
    • Development of Information Security Policies, Standards and Procedures. Principles and concepts.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.

Additional Capabilities that will differentiate you for this role: 

• Experience with professional services and delivering on client engagements.
• Background and experience providing excellent customer service.
• Holds a Security+ or other industry relevant security certificate.

The Rewards

What you can expect:

• The engagement and support of company leadership who recognize the challenge of marketing a complex cybersecurity service in a chaotic market.
• An organization that recognizes and rewards employee commitment and contribution to our customers’ satisfaction and success
• Growth in your career and capabilities as you help to chart a path to improving customer interactivity and service adoption.
• A collaborative and driven working environment in a rapidly growing company and market
• A fun and social working environment where you are encouraged to be your true self.

You can also expect competitive salary and benefits, including paid time to give back in your community and generous PTO.

We are purpose driven. We, as an organization, above anything else protect the house first and then help our customers win.  If this sounds like the kind of organization you’d like to be a part of, we‘d like to hear from you.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of NuHarbor Security is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. NuHarbor Security hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

NuHarbor Security believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.  We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.