MDI is currently hiring for a large, high margin financial services firm located in downtown Atlanta.  Our client is a growing financial institution that uses small bank customer service with a complete financial services portfolio.

Our client is currently in need of an Information Security Analyst to fulfill a 5 Month contract to hire opportunity in Atlanta, GA.

The position will interface with end users as well as all levels of management, technical and business contacts. The position is responsible for understanding business processes and technology used within the assigned area to ensure that the business is in compliance with the Client Information Security Policy and applicable procedures, processes and standards.

The position is responsible for proactively identifying Internet-based, distributed and mainframe applications as well as third-parties within a business area involved in the storing and processing of Client data and preparing associated Information Security risk assessments. The position requires information technology knowledge and knowledge of information security risks in order to perform these risk assessments and assist the business with identifying potential controls. The position is responsible for understanding Client Policy, procedures, and standards in order to assist in interpretation and implementation of same. The position will be required to provide detailed, high-quality and thorough analysis as well as meaningful recommendations.

Skills Required:

• Analytical skills
• Strong ability to communicate complicated concepts in writing
• Strong documentation skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to evaluate information security controls and identification of potential risk
• Ability to work in an independent capacity
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on numerous projects/activities at the same time
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with technical and business partners
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and peers
• Presentation skills to conduct Information Security Awareness training sessions

Must have 1 of the following:

• Information Security degree with 3 years information security work experience or
• A combination of 4 years of information technology work experience and 3 years of information security experience.
• Audit experience, CISSP, or CISA certifications are a plus.