Security Analyst (Palm Beach Gardens)

Senior Security Analyst

Our client seeks a Senior Security Analyst to join the Enterprise Security Architecture team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to comprehensive security assessments and risk analysis. Embedded within a team that champions analytical excellence, encourages data-driven decision making, and nurtures the development of cybersecurity expertise, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

As a Senior Analyst specializing in cybersecurity, youll strengthen the companys security posture through thorough assessment of protective controls, comprehensive risk analysis, and the development of security blueprints and standards aligned to corporate policies. The role calls for detail-oriented security professionals capable of evaluating the effectiveness of our technology security measures, conducting risk assessments, and supporting the architectural teams strategic initiatives through analytical insights.

Continuous learning and adaptation are essential as you develop expertise across various IT disciplines through active assessment of protective controls. You will evaluate network security infrastructure effectiveness, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and assess cloud security implementations within AWS and Azure platforms to ensure adherence to security best practices. Your work will include analyzing endpoint security deployments such as EDR tools, anti-malware, antivirus, and encryption solutions. Youll conduct security assessments and threat modeling to evaluate application security protective measures, assess data encryption implementations and DLP strategy effectiveness, and analyze IAM systems including Active Directory, SSO, and MFA configurations. Additionally, youll evaluate mobile security settings and MDM solution effectiveness while conducting risk assessments and ensuring alignment with cybersecurity frameworks like NIST, CIS, CIP, ISO, and SOX. Your assessment work will also extend to OT security controls and communication protocols.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

• Security Control Assessment - Execute enterprise security compliance activities by performing comprehensive reviews, audits, assessments, and validation of security controls across technology domains
• Risk Analysis & Documentation - Conduct thorough risk assessments of current and future hardware and software technologies, documenting findings and creating requirements for security improvements
• Blueprint Development - Create and maintain security standards, blueprints, and control frameworks aligned to corporate policies, ensuring consistent application across the enterprise
• Assessment Methodology Enhancement - Contribute to the refinement of assessment procedures and deliver comprehensive security documentation, including control evaluations, risk matrices, and compliance reports to support architectural decisions
• Cross-functional Collaboration - Partner with senior architects and technical subject matter experts to ensure consistent application of security standards and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Technology Evaluation - Research industry security trends and evaluate the effectiveness of existing, new, and emerging security technologies to inform strategic decisions
• Additional Duties - Undertake other job-related activities as assigned

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.