Senior Security Analyst to perform and conduct Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs)

Our large, enterprise client is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to perform and conduct Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs). This is an initial 6-month contract with a possibility of renewal. 

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years' IT Security experience
• 3+ years' experience conducting Security Threat and Risk Assessments (TRAs)
• 2+ years' experience with cloud security of Microsoft Azure and Office 365
• Certification with at least one of the following: SANS/GIAC, CompTIA Security +, CEH, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC 

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform TRA for a list of IT systems—Analyze new systems, application and software in scope and identify security risks related to these systems
• Perform manual, semi-automated or fully automated testing, including manually testing systems’ default settings and configurations, as well as using scanning tools
• Determine technical and non-technical recommendations to address any identified risks with these systems
• Document the results of the systems’ analysis, risks identified and recommendations in a TRA report
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as necessary when conducting security TRAs, to gather information and clarify specific recommendations