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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company

Information Security Analyst | Onsite

On site

Industry, United states

Mid level

Freelance

08-01-2026

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Skills

Network Security Penetration Testing Cloud Security Security Testing Gap Analysis Risk Assessment

Job Specifications

Information Security Analyst | Onsite

City of Industry, CA

12+ Months Contract on W2

Position Description

An Information Security Specialist interprets information security policies, standards, and other requirements as they relate to internal information systems and coordinates the implementation of these and other information security requirements. The Information Security Specialist redesigns and reengineers internal information handling processes so that information is appropriately protected from a wide variety of problems including unauthorized disclosure, unauthorized use, inappropriate modification, premature deletion, and unavailability. The Information Security Specialist will provide highly specialized experience in one or more information, computer, or network security disciplines (e.g., penetration testing, accreditation, or risk assessment and mitigation); develop system security plans, certification and accreditation reviews; analyze and establish processes for comprehensive systems and data protection; assess and mitigate system security threats and risks; perform security audits, evaluations, risk assessments and make strategic recommendations; and manage, support, install, and maintain security tools and systems, and track security patches and incidents.

Skills Required

The Information Security Specialist will possess knowledge and experience in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes; extensive experience following NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management; conducting vulnerability analysis; developing mitigation plans; and performing penetration testing, password protection testing, and application security testing.

Additional Skills Required

Hands-on knowledge in standard methodologies used in certification and accreditation processes; and the ability to follow and review NIST guidelines in risk assessment and management.

Experience Required

This classification must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience applying security policies, standards, testing, modification, and implementation. At least three (3) years of that experience must be in information security analysis.

Additional Experience Required

Three (3) years in the last five (5) years of experience in the following: NIST 800-53; conducting vulnerability analysis; and performing gap analysis and developing mitigation processes for identified risks.

Education Required

This classification requires the possession of a bachelor’s degree in an IT-related or Engineering field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Education Required

One or more of the following Security Certifications: Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cloud Security Professional, CISSP.

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About the Company

Founded in 2002, TalentBurst is an MBE and JCC certified firm that provides award winning solutions globally. Services: Banking, Financial Services, & Tech Staffing Health & LifeScience Staffing SLED (State, Local Gov, Education, Utility) Staffing High Hazard & Global Payroll (EOR) 1099/IC Validation & Compliance (AOR) Awards: 2004-2025 Newsweek Best Company for Diversity 2024-2025 USA Today Top Workplaces Best Place To Work 2024-2025 Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 Monster Top Workplaces for Remote ... Know more