Information Security Analyst

Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst
Location: Laurel, MD (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Company: TEKsystems
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Overview
TEKsystems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Security Analyst to support and enhance the cybersecurity posture of a leading financial institution. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong technical foundation and leadership experience in security operations, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), including monitoring, detection, and response to security threats
• Implement, manage, and monitor security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify and escalate suspicious activities
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and incident response
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks
• Perform root cause analysis and provide post-incident reports with recommendations
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, NCUA, GLBA)
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Required Technical Skills
• Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security
• Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response)
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Preferred Technical Experience
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Detection and Response
• Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention
• SOAR tools (e.g., Tines) and workflow automation
• Cisco Umbrella
• DarkTrace for network security monitoring
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Strategic and Documentation Experience
• Drafting and reviewing security policies, standards, and procedures
• Navigating audits from external regulators such as the NCUA
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Ideal Candidate Profile
• Experience mentoring junior analysts and serving as an escalation point
• Ability to multitask across daily operations and long-term projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience
• Alternatively, 9+ years of directly applicable experience without a degree
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC)
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK, and PCI DSS
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Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of a well-established financial institution’s security program. You’ll work in a collaborative, tight-knit team environment with the chance to make a meaningful impact.