Req: IT Security Analyst in Lansing MI Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) for new and existing applications.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security compliance activities.
• Collaborate with system owners, project teams, and security stakeholders to implement security controls.
• Conduct security risk assessments and recommend remediation plans.
• Validate compliance with NIST security controls and state security standards.
• Coordinate security testing, vulnerability scanning, and remediation efforts.
• Monitor Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and corrective action plans.
• Lead system data classification activities as part of SSP/ATO processes.
• Prepare security documentation and provide recommendations to improve security posture.
• Work with vendors and technical teams to collect security artifacts required for assessments.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Knowledge of NIST, System Security Plans (SSP), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and security assessment processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fieldOR a valid Cybersecurity certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withKeylight GRC.
• Experience supporting SSP, ATO, and compliance initiatives.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and security testing.
• Experience working in government or public sector environments.