IT Security Business Analyst
Company | MRC Global |
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Location | Houston, TX, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a security analyst role or similar capacity, with a strong intrapersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proficiency in security jargon, like SIEM, SOAR, SOC etc…
- Experience with working on security projects, with a proven ability to deliver on time and within scope.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary client-facing contact for security projects and enhancements, ensuring effective communication and understanding of client needs.
- Develop polished and effective process diagrams to document various security controls and operations.
- Serve as a BA for various Security projects, coordinating resources across functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.
- Utilize security tools such as Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel to monitor, analyze, and improve client security postures.
- Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and compliance gaps within client environments.
- Work with security leads to implement actionable insights and recommendations based on security tool outputs and threat intelligence.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and execute security solutions that align with client objectives.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, sharing knowledge and insights with clients and team members.
- Prepare and present reports on security findings, project statuses, and strategic recommendations to management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CC, CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.