Cybersecurity Analyst Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology

Contract

Bossier City, LA

Job description

Principal Cybersecurity Risk Analyst | 5+ years of experience | Remote | Contract

Walker Healthforce is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Risk Analyst with 5+ years of experience to support a healthcare client. This is a 6-month contract opportunity.

START DATE: 12/1/2025
HOURS/SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 40 hours
WORKER TYPE: W2

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

5 years’ experience in Risk Management with advanced understanding of Third-Party Risk Management.
7 years of experience in an Information Technology Audit/Information Security
Third party, technology, and project risk assessment experience
Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance tools
Proficient working knowledge within the following risk domains/technologies:
Change Management
IDS/IPS technologies
Firewall technologies
Network Architecture
Vulnerability Management
System/Access Administration
Key Management/Tokenization
Database and application security
Secure Software/Code Development
Physical and Environmental Security
Security Event Logging & Monitoring
Database/Application/Network Layer Secure Protocols
Cloud Security
Identity & Access Management
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management
Automation/Artificial Intelligence
Requires a solid understanding of IT security concepts with an emphasis on Security and Risk Assessment.
Requires solid knowledge of IT and computer systems.
Requires familiarity with HIPAA security rules and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards
Requires familiarity with Vendor Risk Management.
Suggested familiarity with ServiceNow tool.
Requires strong analytical thinking skills.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others as a team.
Requires excellent PC skills and demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
High School Diploma or GED required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must reside in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, or Delaware
CISSP, CISA, CRISC or equivalent

WE CONSIDER IT A BONUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

Bachelor’s degree

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead third party vendor risk, project risk, or technology risk assessments.
Oversee the assessment of the adequacy of a vendor's security program to safeguard Horizon BCBSNJ data.
Communicate with business and IT regarding security risks and deficiencies.
Lead ongoing security assessments to validate appropriate controls are in place.
Review Vendor reports to acknowledge findings from the security assessments and document remediation action plans.
Ensure proper evidence is gathered to facilitate timely closure of remediation plans.
Provide Information Security consulting and subject matter expertise on third party service contracts and/or Sourcing arrangements and internally to junior analysts.
Lead the development and improvement of security processes, assist in metrics development, both within the technology and business organizations.
Continuously review and improve the TPRM program, with the intention of improving the efficiency of the workflow as well as the quality of metrics development and reporting.
Lead cross-functional teams to serve as the facilitator between the Information Cyber Security Office and the broader organization.
Act as a security advisor and ensure an ongoing awareness of identified risks.
Collaborate with internal ICSO teams to utilize expertise to identify evolving security threats and provide in-depth understanding of "if, how, and when" they should be addressed.
Conduct technical research to aid in threat assessment.
Lead the evaluation and assessment of supplier criticality and review changes in scale and scope of services contracted with supplier for material impact.
Actively promote commitment to Horizon BCBSNJ’s Information Security, Enterprise Risk Management and Audit initiatives, as well as its culture of compliance.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation package
Weekly pay via Direct Deposit
Medical, Dental & Vision available
401k options

WHY WORK WITH WALKER?

Access to our top ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists
Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager
Professional resume development and interview preparation

Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!

ABOUT US:
Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community! As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide. We are healthcare experts, we’re custom not commodity and we’ve been exceeding expectations for nearly 20 years. Join forces with us to experience unparalleled results today!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

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