Sr. Security Analyst

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.

Skills

• 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.

Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen our teams, improve our work, and help create better outcomes for everyone.

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