Information Security Analyst

Company Overview:
Arctiq is a global, intelligence-driven technology services company delivering professional and managed services across Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Networking & Connected Experiences, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, Autonomous Operations & Intelligence, and Enterprise Service Management. We help organizations operate, secure, and modernize complex environments by unifying infrastructure, networking, data, security, automation, and observability under a single, integrated operating model. Our work focuses on helping customers reduce operational friction, improve resilience, and make better, faster decisions as their environments evolve. Arctiq builds on decades of industry expertise and a customer-centric ethos to deliver exceptional value to clients across diverse industries.
This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with one of Arctiq's clients. It's a hybrid position in Atlanta, GA, onsite 2-3 days per week at first, then 2 times per month.
Position Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
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
Arctiq is an equal opportunity employer. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Arctiq team! While we welcome all applicants, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type
Contractor

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