Information Security Analyst

Job Summary A premier national industry association based in Arlington, VA is seeking a dedicated Information Security Analyst to safeguard its digital ecosystem, member applications, and cloud‑integrated platforms. In this role, you will serve as a core defender of data integrity, proactively mitigating risks and optimizing security architectures. This permanent, direct‑hire opportunity offers a collaborative work environment along with a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Location: Arlington, Virginia Job Type: Permanent Salary: $105,892 - 116,167 per year Work Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Education: Bachelor’s degree Responsibilities Monitor organizational management networks, web applications, and digital platforms for anomalous activity and real‑time security alerts. Investigate and respond to security incidents impacting proprietary data or web services, ensuring detailed documentation and swift remediation. Perform scheduled vulnerability assessments across external‑facing websites, portals, and third‑party integrations. Partner with technology vendors and internal infrastructure teams to patch and remediate technical system exposures. Support compliance initiatives regarding data privacy and protection regulations across regional and international frameworks. Evaluate security and operational risks associated with new digital engagement tools and web platforms. Deliver cybersecurity awareness training and best practice guidance to internal business units. Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize corporate security infrastructure, including endpoint protection, firewalls, and monitoring tools. Qualifications Must‑Haves Two to four years of dedicated professional experience in an information security or IT systems defense role. An active, recognized industry security certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC200, or equivalent). Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a directly related technical field. Proven experience conducting technical software troubleshooting and manual vulnerability remediation tasks. Nice‑to‑Haves Practical exposure to public cloud architecture, specifically Microsoft Azure environments. Familiarity with industry‑standard cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001. Prior experience securing large‑scale user management systems, CRM platforms, or subscriber databases. Technical Skills Endpoint Protection Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Azure Cloud Security, Firewalls, Framework Compliance (NIST/ISO 27001). Soft Skills Analytical Problem Solving, Proactive Initiative, Collaborative Relationship Building, Written and Verbal Communication, Accountable Decision Making, High Attention to Detail. Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad Digital Americas