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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Security Analyst - **Company:** Horizontal Talent - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Systems Analysis, Information Technology Audit, Software Engineering, Data Management, Multiplatform - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73523570-sr-security-analyst ## About the Role * Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 controls and compliance requirements. * Experience with U.S. Government IT compliance requirements, including CMMC. * Background in developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs). * Understanding of security regulations, control frameworks, and compliance documentation. * Practical audit and control testing experience. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences. * Ability to research requirements, summarize findings clearly, and support informed decision-making. * Strong project coordination and task management skills with the ability to work across functional areas. * Professional judgment, integrity, and a collaborative approach to teamwork. * Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions. Preferred Skills * 6+ years of relevant experience in information security, compliance, audit, or related fields. * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. * Experience in the airline industry or a similarly complex enterprise environment. * Exposure to business planning, systems analysis, or application development. * Knowledge of data administration, security methods, and database design techniques. * Familiarity with multi-platform environments and IT auditing. * Experience working on security awareness, disaster recovery, or policy governance initiatives. * Comfort presenting security updates and project information to leadership and technical teams. ## Description Join a dynamic security team focused on protecting information assets through strong governance, practical risk management, and hands-on compliance work. This role offers the opportunity to support meaningful security initiatives, partner across teams, and help strengthen policies, controls, and documentation in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities * Support the development and maintenance of information security measures that protect systems, applications, hardware, telecommunications, and related assets. * Collaborate with management, technical teams, risk partners, auditors, facilities, and security stakeholders to implement effective security plans. * Help define, refine, and document security processes, procedures, policies, and control expectations. * Assist with coordinating security technology tasks and projects, including planning, tracking, and status reporting. * Work with resource owners to identify appropriate protections for sensitive or critical resources. * Support the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of security tools and technologies. * Contribute to the review and interpretation of security events, policy exceptions, and authorization requests. * Assist with security awareness efforts, training, and communication to business and technical partners. * Help maintain security documentation, including resource classifications, project materials, and related records. * Support audit and log review activities, as well as disaster recovery planning and process improvements. * Research, evaluate, test, and recommend improvements to security practices, controls, and technologies. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Building Moduliths That Last: Patterns for Sustainable Module Integration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100325-building-moduliths-that-last-patterns-for-sustainable-module-integration) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [The Dark Corners of Kotlin Multiplatform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100143-the-dark-corners-of-kotlin-multiplatform) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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