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# Information Security Analyst

- **Company:** Arctiq, Inc.
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Authentication Protocols, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Anti-Phishing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Support Provider Interface, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Windows Security, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/047a72b6-3487-4fa2-8451-dce48733822c/information-security-analyst

## About the Role

* Associate degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience may be considered)
 * 3-5 years of relevant cybersecurity operations, SOC, incident response, security engineering support, or similar experience
 * Strong incident-response, investigation, and evidence-handling skills, with the ability to independently manage moderate-complexity security events
 * Strong working knowledge of SIEM/SOC operations, EDR, email security, identity security, cloud security, and data-security monitoring
 * Ability to perform advanced log analysis and correlate events across endpoint, identity, email, network, SaaS, and cloud telemetry
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows security, networking concepts, authentication protocols, and common attacker techniques
 * Working knowledge of cloud and SaaS security concepts, least privilege, and Zero Trust principles
 * Familiarity with vulnerability management, patch/remediation workflows, CVE/CVSS, CISA KEV, and risk-based prioritization
 * Working knowledge of healthcare data-security considerations, including PHI/HIPAA and PCI-related requirements
 * Familiarity with security automation, orchestration, and scripting concepts, including PowerShell
 * Knowledge of AI fundamentals, including generative AI concepts, appropriate enterprise use, data protection, security risks, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools
 * Ability to create clear, repeatable SOPs, investigation notes, executive summaries, and audit-ready evidence
 * Ability to communicate technical risk clearly to technical teams, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders
 * Demonstrated ownership, initiative, sound judgment, and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, distributed environment

## Description

We are seeking an Information Security Analyst II, a mid-level cybersecurity professional, to support the operation and continuous improvement of our client's information security program. This role independently manages assigned security responsibilities, supports risk reduction efforts, and collaborates across the organization to help protect systems, data, and business operations. Strong ownership, sound judgment, adaptability, and effective communication are essential to success in this role., * Independently monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across enterprise technologies and security platforms, determining severity, business impact, and appropriate response

 * Perform advanced analysis and correlation of security data to identify malicious activity, policy violations, control gaps, and other potential risks
 * Collaborate with internal teams, managed security providers, and vendors to improve detection, escalation, response, automation, and overall security operations
 * Identify opportunities to improve, automate, orchestrate, and scale security processes and controls as the technology environment, business operations, and threat landscape evolve

 * Lead or materially support response to moderate-to-complex security incidents and investigations, including coordination of containment, remediation, recovery, and evidence preservation
 * Document investigation timelines, evidence, findings, impact, actions taken, root cause, and lessons learned for review by leadership, Legal, HR, Compliance, or audit
 * Immediately escalate high-severity, business-critical, or time-sensitive incidents and maintain clear communications through closure

 * Support vulnerability and exposure management by validating risk, prioritizing remediation, coordinating with system owners, and verifying closure of high-risk vulnerabilities and control gaps
 * Support security assessments, remediation workflows, penetration testing, control validation, and related evidence collection
 * Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls across enterprise technologies and drive documented exceptions or deficiencies toward resolution

 * Investigate identity, access, data, SaaS, and cloud security anomalies across enterprise platforms and security technologies
 * Support identity governance, privileged access, access reviews, authentication controls, and account lifecycle management
 * Apply identity-centric, least-privilege, and Zero Trust principles when supporting security controls and technology decisions
 * Monitor and respond to security events involving confidential, sensitive, or regulated information, including PHI, PII, and PCI data

 * Collect, validate, organize, and retain security evidence supporting regulatory, contractual, audit, customer, and internal assurance activities
 * Support security risk assessments, third-party and vendor security reviews, and remediation tracking, communicating findings in clear business-risk terms
 * Maintain repeatable procedures, playbooks, investigation records, evidence packages, and control documentation that support consistent, auditable security operations

 * Support the investigation of and response to user-reported security concerns, phishing, impersonation, and other human-targeted threats
 * Support security awareness activities, simulations, metrics, trend analysis, and follow-up actions designed to reduce user-related risk

 * Own assigned work through completion, proactively research issues, engage appropriate resources, and escalate blockers or risks in a timely manner
 * Balance incident-response priorities with recurring operational responsibilities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 * Provide concise, outcome-based updates covering completed work, current risk, blockers, decisions needed, and next steps
 * Provide guidance and mentoring to team members in security operations, investigations, evidence collection, documentation, and repeatable procedures
 * Participate in after-hours incident response or escalation support when required by business need
 * Provide security support for new technologies, integrations, acquisitions, and business initiatives, including identifying security considerations and helping implement appropriate controls


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