Information Security Analyst

Company: Innova
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Innova has an immediate need for an Information Security Analyst for a customer located in Richmond, Virginia. This is a hands-on position that requires a high level of technical expertise and security knowledge. The person in this role will be responsible for identifying and mitigating potential security incidents and alerts, day-to-day administration of information security tools, assessing the our customer's security practices and configurations, and promoting security awareness across the organization. The person in this position must be comfortable interacting with all levels of personnel and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Responsibilities:Incident ResponseParticipate in and lead Security Incident Response Teams, as needed.
Lead troubleshooting effort on all security related problems.
Provide on-going communications to staff on potential threats to the information security environment and mitigation steps.
TrainingParticipate in the delivery of a company-wide security awareness program.
Assessments/AuditsAssess system and network vulnerabilities and work with responsible groups to address them.
Respond to audit findings and present remediation steps to management.
Conduct formal risk assessment reviews to determine the critical points of business exposure.
Analyze security violation reports for suspicious activities and patterns.
Overseeing and administering the following systems:
* CrowdStrike - EndPoint Protention ( required)
* LogRhythm - SEIM (required)
* Forcepoint - Data Protection ( required)
* Nessus - Vulnerability Assessment & Protection ( major plus)
Security OperationsReview and monitor firewall, end-point protection, IDS, data loss prevention, vulnerability assessment, and system logs and investigate trends as needed.
Administer day-to-day operations of security controls, including end-point protection, data loss prevention, two-factor authentication, vulnerability assessment, and web filtering systems.
Lead firm-wide security patching process.
Product/Service EvaluationEvaluate and recommend security products and services. Represent the customer with outside vendors / organizations and recommend new products/technology to improve security and address business needs. Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Information Systems preferred.
Must have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
CISSP and/or CISA certification strongly preferred.
Prior experience in a law firm environment preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with various network protocols, common security tools and security methodologies.
Ability to balance security requirements with business objectives and the level of risk tolerancePAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Rate*: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour W2
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
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Thank you!


Nancy Shor
SR Technical Recruiter
nshor@momentumrs.com

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022)
ClearlyRated - Client Diamond Award Winner (2020)
One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022)
Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MS

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.

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