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Sr. Security Analyst

Horizontal Talent
Atlanta, GA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/7/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Security Analyst position at Horizontal Talent?

Join a dynamic security team focused on protecting information assets through strong governance, practical risk management, and hands-on compliance work. This role offers the opportunity to support meaningful security initiatives, partner across teams, and help strengthen policies, controls, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and maintenance of information security measures that protect systems, applications, hardware, telecommunications, and related assets.
  • Collaborate with management, technical teams, risk partners, auditors, facilities, and security stakeholders to implement effective security plans.
  • Help define, refine, and document security processes, procedures, policies, and control expectations.
  • Assist with coordinating security technology tasks and projects, including planning, tracking, and status reporting.
  • Work with resource owners to identify appropriate protections for sensitive or critical resources.
  • Support the evaluation, selection, installation, and configuration of security tools and technologies.
  • Contribute to the review and interpretation of security events, policy exceptions, and authorization requests.
  • Assist with security awareness efforts, training, and communication to business and technical partners.
  • Help maintain security documentation, including resource classifications, project materials, and related records.
  • Support audit and log review activities, as well as disaster recovery planning and process improvements.
  • Research, evaluate, test, and recommend improvements to security practices, controls, and technologies.


Skills

  • Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 controls and compliance requirements.
  • Experience with U.S. Government IT compliance requirements, including CMMC.
  • Background in developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Understanding of security regulations, control frameworks, and compliance documentation.
  • Practical audit and control testing experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
  • Ability to research requirements, summarize findings clearly, and support informed decision-making.
  • Strong project coordination and task management skills with the ability to work across functional areas.
  • Professional judgment, integrity, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.


Preferred Skills

  • 6 years of relevant experience in information security, compliance, audit, or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience in the airline industry or a similarly complex enterprise environment.
  • Exposure to business planning, systems analysis, or application development.
  • Knowledge of data administration, security methods, and database design techniques.
  • Familiarity with multi-platform environments and IT auditing.
  • Experience working on security awareness, disaster recovery, or policy governance initiatives.
  • Comfort presenting security updates and project information to leadership and technical teams.


Horizontal Talent is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen our teams, improve our work, and help create better outcomes for everyone.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

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