Senior Information Security Analyst

As a Senior Information Security Analyst , you will act as an advisor and security subject matter expert supporting government partners. You will be interested in partnering with business leaders, technical teams, customers, and external stakeholders to identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement. To support this, a strong understanding of NIST, HIPAA, and/or state laws would be beneficial.

Success in this role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the adaptability to navigate a dynamic regulatory and threat landscape. Ideally, you will be a collaborative leader who excels at translating complex security concepts into practical business solutions.

Candidates for this position will be required to be 100% onsite in either our West Des Moines, Iowa location, or our greater Chicago area location.

What You'll Do:

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Evaluates organizational compliance with contractual regulatory, and state security requirements. Supports gap and risk remediation
• Develops and implements security standards and procedures to safeguard resources ensuring compliance with HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP and/or HITRUST requirements
• Evaluates security risks balancing business drivers, best practices and external drivers. Provides proactive solutions or recommendations through collaboration across business units
• Participates in development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), security policies, standards, and procedures
• Supports annual assessments and security authorization activities
• Prepares reports for management detailing the status of security incidents, audit findings, and risk assessments

Security Operations and Vulnerability Management

• Supports vulnerability management activities. Validates creation, documentation, and completion of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Participates in incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned activities
• Coordinates breach notification activities and security reporting in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements

Collaboration and Communication

• Owns and delivers tasks on projects for the security team and with internal customer projects. Ensures timely completion of deliverables
• Represents security on initiatives across Telligen. Works closely with internal customers to ensure implementation of security controls and best practices
• Stays current with industry trends, emerging threats, security technologies, and pertinent regulations
• Provides guidance and mentorship to other members of the security team
• Provides timely responses, uses professional communication, and approaches vulnerability and risk management from the perspective of business enablement

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2-year degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience
• 5-7 years of work experience in IT; 3 or more years of experience must be in an information security role with demonstrated working knowledge of information security, federal and state rules and regulations, company/business unit operations, compliance policies, procedures, and/or programs in area of assignment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Assurance or related field is preferred
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSNA, CCSP, Security+, or equivalent industry certification preferred
• Experience with NIST, ISO, and HIPAA requirements/guidance is highly desirable

Who We Are:


Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We offer clinical, analytical, and technical expertise to support local, Tribal, and national partners, state and federal government programs, and employers and health plans.


Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions.


Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health.


Are you Ready?

Benefits: A general description of the benefits and other compensation available for this position can be found in Telligen's Benefits Summary.


We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.


Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.

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Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.

Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence.


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While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.

Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants.

Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.

Telligen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

Telligen is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-base basis.

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