Overview
Information Technology Security Analyst Jobs in United States at Robert Half
Title: Information Technology Security Analyst
Company: Robert Half
Location: United States
Role Summary
- High-impact individual contributor responsible for owning and advancing the company’s overall security posture
- Acts as the primary security expert across cloud, endpoint, and M365 environments
- Leads security operations, incident response, and strategic initiatives, including emerging AI security governance
- Opportunity to build and shape security programs from the ground up in a tech-forward, regulated organization
Core Responsibilities
- Own day-to-day security operations, monitoring, and incident response
- Lead development of security policies, standards, and procedures
- Manage endpoint detection & response (EDR/XDR) and threat hunting
- Secure and administer cloud (AWS) and Microsoft 365 environments
- Conduct vulnerability management, penetration test reviews, and remediation
- Implement security tools, controls, and awareness programs
- Manage vendor risk assessments and compliance initiatives
- Deliver reporting and metrics to leadership
- Lead and maintain incident response planning and testing
Key Focus Area: AI Security
- Own AI security strategy and governance across the organization
- Conduct risk assessments on AI tools / LLMs
- Establish acceptable use policies and controls for AI adoption
- Monitor emerging risks (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage)
- Partner with engineering/product to ensure secure AI implementation
Basic Requirements (Must-Have)
- 3+ years in Information Security / Security Analyst role
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Security operations & incident response
- Vulnerability management programs
- Understanding of frameworks:
- NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar
- Strong communication skills (translate risk to business context)
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Core Technologies Required
Endpoint / Threat Detection
- CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR/XDR)Configuration, administration
- Threat hunting
- Alert triage & incident response
Cloud Security (AWS)
- IAM (Identity & Access Management)
- GuardDuty
- Security Hub
- CloudTrail
- AWS Config
- VPC security controls
Microsoft 365 Security Stack
- Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Office)
- Microsoft Purview (compliance & data governance)
- Intune (endpoint/device management)
- Secure Score
- Core M365 services (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online)
Security Programs & Tools
- Vulnerability scanning tools
- Pen testing management
- Security monitoring & reporting platforms
Nice-to-Have Technologies / Experience
- Azure / Entra ID (Azure AD) – Conditional Access, PIM
- Barracuda security tools (email, WAF, network)
- AI/LLM security frameworks or governance experience
- Experience in legal, regulated, or compliance-driven environments
- Certifications:
- CISSP
- CISM
- Security+
- AWS Security Specialty
The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000.
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