IT Security Analyst, Cloud Security

Job Description

IT Security Analyst, Cloud Security:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for an IT Security Analyst, Cloud Security for a 7-month role. This position is a remote position with managers based out of Dallas, Texas.

Job Description:
This role involves providing security advisory services across the enterprise, focusing on cloud security and US regulatory compliance. The IT Security Analyst will support secure-by-design initiatives and guide business lines on best practices to adhere to the bank’s security standards.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct Threat Risk Assessments and perform security advisory work on applications and infrastructure.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to business lines and IT support functions.
• Conduct Risk Management activities and provide Quality Assurance on Threat Risk Assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust security architectures.
• Evaluate existing security solutions and propose enhancements or new designs.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices, compliance standards, and organizational security policies.
• Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and gaps in existing systems and recommend remediation strategies.

Mandatory Skills:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in performing security assessments on various platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with Threat Risk Assessments and Threat modeling for applications.
• 2+ years of experience in security solution architecture and software development.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing and interpreting vulnerability reporting.
• Strong understanding of US regulatory regulations and practices.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Prior experience using ServiceNow platform.
• Basic knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud security (GCP or Azure or AWS).
• Security engineering, security architecture, and/or security risk-based certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC).
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.

Assignment Length:
This is a 7-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Start Date:
ASAP.

Assignment Location:
Dallas, Texas, United States; this position is remote.

Benefits

Procom provides Basic Life/AD&D insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and EAP at no cost to eligible employees after a waiting period. Medical and dental coverage (employee premium contributions), a non-matching 401(k) plan, and additional voluntary coverage are also available. This role includes legislatively required paid leave; no bonus, commission, or equity compensation applies.