Junior Information Security Analyst #2925 Job at Genius Road, Austin, TX

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  • Genius Road
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Junior Information Security Analyst
Location: Austin, Texas (ONSITE 5 days/week)
Contract Position: 12 month Contract (with strong potential for extension and career advancement)

Our client is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to assist in supporting and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives across their organization. This role will focus on implementing and monitoring security controls aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and Texas Information Security Standards.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional eager to gain deep experience in information security within an enterprise environment.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or a related IT field
  • Working knowledge of common security frameworks including:
    • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
    • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
    • Texas Information Security Standards
  • Experience with basic project planning and system development methodologies
  • Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervisio
  • Familiarity with enterprise-level IT systems or public-sector environments is highly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in implementing and monitoring security measures across systems and applications
  • Support security risk assessments and compliance reviews
  • Help maintain and document security policies, procedures, and standards
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors on security initiatives
  • Assist in identifying and recommending improvements to existing security processes
  • Participate in incident response and audit support activities
  • Support research and evaluation of emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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