Technical Associate - IT Security

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Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Effectively supports and executes multiple or more complex IT Security Information Protection projects that may span company-wide initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget. 
• Applies technical knowledge to innovation and performance improvement while demonstrating critical thinking and sound logic when assessing problems and opportunities in generating solutions. 
• Accountable for ensuring the day-to-day operations of Guidehouse Information Protection security systems, maintaining, and protecting Guidehouse and Client data to the NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, HIPAA, HITRUST, and other standards, and managing Guidehouse and client information securely through all means of electronic transfer. 
• Assist in the implementation and management of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and exfiltration.
• Monitor and analyse data sharing activities across the organization to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Support the identification, classification, and management of sensitive information within the organization.
• Assist in the deployment and management of cryptographic solutions to secure data in transit, data at rest, and data in use.
• Participate in incident response activities related to data loss and security breaches, assisting in investigations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, incidents, and compliance activities. Prepare reports for management review.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to enhance overall security posture and alignment with organizational goals.
• Interact with employees to receive requests, triage, troubleshoot, and resolve security issues related to Information Protection services. 
• Reports directly to the Security Information Protection Manager.

What You Will Need:

• Citizenship: India
• Must be able to work 11am – 8pm IST
• This position is open to candidates in India only, preference is within the Chennai or Trivandrum areas.
• Basic understanding of data loss prevention (DLP) technologies, encryption methods, and secure file transfer protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies related to DLP and data protection.
• Experience with cloud environments, network security, and information security principles.
• Ability to work on many concurrent and changing priorities.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related OR cyber field with 2-4 years of experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate).
• Experience working with DLP solutions such as Digital Guardian, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, or Symantec.
• Experience working with data classification solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Amazon Macie, Fortra, or Netwrix.
• Experience working with cryptographic capabilities such as S/MIME certificates, secrets, or data encryption keys. 
• Experience processing tickets in platforms such as BMC or ServiceNow.

  What You Will Do:

  
  
• Effectively supports and executes multiple or more complex IT Security Information Protection projects that may span company-wide initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget. 
• Applies technical knowledge to innovation and performance improvement while demonstrating critical thinking and sound logic when assessing problems and opportunities in generating solutions. 
• Accountable for ensuring the day-to-day operations of Guidehouse Information Protection security systems, maintaining, and protecting Guidehouse and Client data to the NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, HIPAA, HITRUST, and other standards, and managing Guidehouse and client information securely through all means of electronic transfer. 
• Assist in the implementation and management of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and exfiltration.
• Monitor and analyse data sharing activities across the organization to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Support the identification, classification, and management of sensitive information within the organization.
• Assist in the deployment and management of cryptographic solutions to secure data in transit, data at rest, and data in use.
• Participate in incident response activities related to data loss and security breaches, assisting in investigations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, incidents, and compliance activities. Prepare reports for management review.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to enhance overall security posture and alignment with organizational goals.
• Interact with employees to receive requests, triage, troubleshoot, and resolve security issues related to Information Protection services. 
• Reports directly to the Security Information Protection Manager.

• 
  What You Will Need:

  
  
• Citizenship: India
• Must be able to work 11am – 8pm IST
• This position is open to candidates in India only, preference is within the Chennai or Trivandrum areas.
• Basic understanding of data loss prevention (DLP) technologies, encryption methods, and secure file transfer protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies related to DLP and data protection.
• Experience with cloud environments, network security, and information security principles.
• Ability to work on many concurrent and changing priorities.

• 
  What Would Be Nice To Have:

  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related OR cyber field with 2-4 years of experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate).
• Experience working with DLP solutions such as Digital Guardian, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, or Symantec.
• Experience working with data classification solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Amazon Macie, Fortra, or Netwrix.
• Experience working with cryptographic capabilities such as S/MIME certificates, secrets, or data encryption keys. 
• Experience processing tickets in platforms such as BMC or ServiceNow.

  What You Will Do:

  
  
• Effectively supports and executes multiple or more complex IT Security Information Protection projects that may span company-wide initiatives within scope, timeline, and budget. 
• Applies technical knowledge to innovation and performance improvement while demonstrating critical thinking and sound logic when assessing problems and opportunities in generating solutions. 
• Accountable for ensuring the day-to-day operations of Guidehouse Information Protection security systems, maintaining, and protecting Guidehouse and Client data to the NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, HIPAA, HITRUST, and other standards, and managing Guidehouse and client information securely through all means of electronic transfer. 
• Assist in the implementation and management of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and exfiltration.
• Monitor and analyse data sharing activities across the organization to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
• Support the identification, classification, and management of sensitive information within the organization.
• Assist in the deployment and management of cryptographic solutions to secure data in transit, data at rest, and data in use.
• Participate in incident response activities related to data loss and security breaches, assisting in investigations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation of processes, incidents, and compliance activities. Prepare reports for management review.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to enhance overall security posture and alignment with organizational goals.
• Interact with employees to receive requests, triage, troubleshoot, and resolve security issues related to Information Protection services. 
• Reports directly to the Security Information Protection Manager.

• 
  What You Will Need:

  
  
• Citizenship: India
• Must be able to work 11am – 8pm IST
• This position is open to candidates in India only, preference is within the Chennai or Trivandrum areas.
• Basic understanding of data loss prevention (DLP) technologies, encryption methods, and secure file transfer protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of security tools and technologies related to DLP and data protection.
• Experience with cloud environments, network security, and information security principles.
• Ability to work on many concurrent and changing priorities.

• 
  What Would Be Nice To Have:

  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related OR cyber field with 2-4 years of experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Associate).
• Experience working with DLP solutions such as Digital Guardian, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, or Symantec.
• Experience working with data classification solutions such as Microsoft Purview, Varonis, Amazon Macie, Fortra, or Netwrix.
• Experience working with cryptographic capabilities such as S/MIME certificates, secrets, or data encryption keys. 
• Experience processing tickets in platforms such as BMC or ServiceNow.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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