IHT Cyber Security Analyst 4

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Job Description:

Job Title: IHT Cyber Security Analyst IV

Summary

The Cyber Security Analyst IV plays a critical leadership role in strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position identifies and remediates security gaps, leads strategic security initiatives, and provides expert-level guidance across multiple cybersecurity domains. The analyst will drive the development of security policies, oversee complex risk assessments, and support major organizational programs-including a primary focus on PCI compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior information security consultant, leading major initiatives to identify and mitigate security gaps while providing strategic guidance to key organizational stakeholders.
• Direct the development, refinement, and implementation of security Policies, Standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Design and lead organization-wide information security awareness initiatives.
• Lead complex security risk assessments, including third-party risk reviews, collaborating with business partners, vendors, and legal teams to prioritize and manage risks. Oversee documentation and support risk-based decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve complex security events, taking a lead role in incident response and mentoring others on advanced investigative techniques.
• Manage and optimize daily security operations, including monitoring, tool configuration, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts.
• Train cybersecurity team members on security tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, leading the strategic integration of new tools and methodologies to enhance organizational security.
• Build strong partnerships with Cyber Security Engineers and IT leadership to improve security tools, processes, and overall posture.
• Serve as a principal liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide additional leadership support as needed, guiding teams and projects.
  
  

Role Overview

This is a newly created, high-impact role dedicated to driving PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance across the organization. The analyst will lead initial GAP analysis, project planning, and the ongoing evolution of the PCI program. The ideal candidate must be able to contribute immediately and demonstrate a proven track record of driving PCI compliance-not merely participating in audits.

Primary Focus

• Lead and own PCI compliance initiatives from end to end.
  
  

Key Systems

• Archer
  
  

Core Tasks

• PCI GAP analysis
• PCI program project planning
• Stakeholder engagement and management
  
  

Contract Details

• Type: Temporary (12-month initial contract; expected renewal)
• Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite in Boise, ID)
• Start Date: ASAP
  
  

Candidate Requirements

Experience

• 8-12 years of cybersecurity experience
• Demonstrable experience driving PCI compliance (not just contributing to audits)
  
  

Certifications (Nice to Have)

• Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)
• Internal Security Assessor (ISA)
  
  

Industry Background

• Healthcare experience preferred but not required
  
  

Soft Skills

• Highly organized with strong documentation habits
• Ability to present to and communicate with executive leadership
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  
  

Interview Process

• Round 1: Virtual 1:1 interview with Hiring Manager
• Round 2: Onsite panel interview (approx. 5 participants)
• Final Round: Additional follow-up if needed
  
  

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.