Senior Information Security Analyst I

Overview:

Job Description:

PowerSchool is hiring a Senior Information Security Analyst, focusing on Governance, Risk and Compliance. Under the general direction of the Manager, Information Security, this position assists in the creation and implementation of security compliant solutions. Provides information to management regarding impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration, or denial of access to information and systems. Performs risk assessments, assists with incident response, responds to customer security questionnaires, evaluates vendor security documentation, and coordinates Security Program efforts including ISO27001/SOC 2 certifications.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:

Operates formalized Information Security programs and processes such as Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, Third Party Assessments, System Hardening and Security Requests
Perform risk assessments for systems and services
Design controls to mitigate risk
Tests security control implementations for effectiveness of design and operation
Supports third-party security compliance audits, such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001:2022
Maintains security and compliance performance metrics
Communicates and collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical teams/business units
Researches and prepares periodic and ad-hoc reports of Information Security program execution
Develops and maintains documentation for supported policies, processes and procedures
Performs ongoing research of Information Security related topic
Supports with execution of fixes as guided by the team
Provides after-hours support on an as needed basis
Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Be passionate about Cyber Security.
5+ years cybersecurity/SOC experience
ISO 27001/SOC 2 Type 2 certification experience
Working experience of public clouds (AWS, Azure, Google) preferred
IT administration experience a plus
Knowledge of application security and devsecops a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technologies required or equivalent experience
Information security certification or related certifications highly desirable

Skills:

Able to work independently, teach others and demonstrate willingness to learn
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Leadership and/or mentorship skills

EEO Commitment:

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [Confidential Information].

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