Senior Associate - Information Security Analyst
5+ years
Bay St Louis, MS
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
Job description:
Position Summary: The Senior Associate, Information Security Analysis is a hands-on cybersecurity professional who will play a key role in I-CAR’s newly formed IT Security team. This role is instrumental in strengthening and maturing the organization’s overall security posture. As part of a growing and highly visible team, the Senior Associate will help design, implement, and support security capabilities that protect I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and drive continuous improvement across our security landscape on cybersecurity professional who will play a key role on ICAR’s newly formed IT Security team. This role is instrumental in strengthening and maturing the organization’s overall security posture. As part of a growing and highly visible team, the Senior Associate will help design, implement, and support security capabilities that protect ICAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and drive continuous improvement across our security landscape.
Essential Job Functions:
Incident Response & Threat Monitoring
Vulnerability & Risk Management
Identity & Access Controls
Third-party & Cloud Security
Security Awareness Program
Compliance, Evidence, & Reporting
Secure Operations Partnership
Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
Travel Requirement:
Education and Experience:
We offer:
Why Join I-CAR?
At I-CAR, we foster a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our benefits and perks are designed to enhance work-life balance, career development, and overall well-being.
Comprehensive Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Career Growth & Development
Company Culture & Engagement
Many employees build long-term careers with I-CAR, with tenures of 5, 10, or even 30+ years. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the industry.
EEO Statement: I-CAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Position Summary: The Senior Associate, Information Security Analysis is a hands-on cybersecurity professional who will play a key role in I-CAR’s newly formed IT Security team. This role is instrumental in strengthening and maturing the organization’s overall security posture. As part of a growing and highly visible team, the Senior Associate will help design, implement, and support security capabilities that protect I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and drive continuous improvement across our security landscape on cybersecurity professional who will play a key role on ICAR’s newly formed IT Security team. This role is instrumental in strengthening and maturing the organization’s overall security posture. As part of a growing and highly visible team, the Senior Associate will help design, implement, and support security capabilities that protect ICAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify I-CAR’s systems, data, and users. The position works closely with IT and business partners to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and drive continuous improvement across our security landscape.
Essential Job Functions:
Incident Response & Threat Monitoring
- Monitor security platforms and logs to identify potential incidents; validate severity, scope, and impact.
- Investigate, analyze, and escalate incidents; coordinate response actions with cross-functional teams and document outcomes.
- Contribute to incident response playbooks and post-incident lessons learned.
Vulnerability & Risk Management
- Partner with infrastructure/application teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities; track remediation of SLAs and risk exceptions.
- Provide actionable guidance on compensating controls when immediate remediation is not feasible.
Identity & Access Controls
- Perform access validation for onboarding/offboarding and ongoing access reviews; identify stale access, discrepancies, and automation failures and drive fixes.
Third-party & Cloud Security
- Support security evaluation of third-party vendors and cloud providers, including evidence of review and compliance alignment.
Security Awareness Program
- Operate and improve security awareness initiatives; analyze results and recommend improvements.
Compliance, Evidence, & Reporting
- Lead evidence gathering and control validation activities; report key security metrics and risks to leadership with clear narratives and recommendations.
Secure Operations Partnership
- Collaborate with IT Operations to implement and maintain secure configurations, reduce exposure, and ensure security policies are consistently applied.
Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
- 3-5 years of experience in security operations, IT infrastructure, incident response, or related field required.
- Hands-on experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud security capabilities (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Travel Requirement:
- Annually for onsite IT department meeting
- ~4 times per year for key onsite meetings
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certifications (preferred): Security+, CEH, GSEC, or similar
We offer:
Why Join I-CAR?
At I-CAR, we foster a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our benefits and perks are designed to enhance work-life balance, career development, and overall well-being.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work-Life Balance
- Remote and hybrid work opportunities
- Flexible Fridays program
- Half days before holidays
- Four weeks of PTO, plus paid holidays
Career Growth & Development
- Leadership development programs
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional training
- Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences
Company Culture & Engagement
- Mission-driven work with a focus on innovation and education
- Team-building activities and company events
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
Many employees build long-term careers with I-CAR, with tenures of 5, 10, or even 30+ years. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the industry.
EEO Statement: I-CAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law, where applicable. Those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
Skills
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing