What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Security Analyst position at ABA Centers of America?
Brief Description
Senior IT Security Analyst – ABA Centers of America
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Leadership Opportunity
Are you an experienced IT leader looking to make the next move in your career with a growing, innovative company where you can truly make a difference in the lives of kids and families?
The Senior IT Security Analyst is responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity program, ensuring compliance with security policies, and managing IT risk. This role will focus on security governance, compliance frameworks, risk assessments, incident response processes, and continuous improvement of security controls. The ideal candidate will proactively identify threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and establish robust security policies and best practices that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the protection of company assets, data, and systems.
What You’ll Do
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
Benefits
ABA Centers of America is a healthcare innovator experiencing steady growth while revolutionizing the autism care field. We provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to our clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community.
Listed by Inc. magazine as the 5th fastest-growing private company in the U.S., we are focused on opening new clinics and remaining self-funded without private equity investment. Committed to our sustainability and philosophy of innovation, our Chairman and Founder received the country’s preeminent business award, Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 National Overall Award.
We are currently in 10 states with over 30 clinical service areas, and our roadmap will bring us to more than 50 clinical service areas over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, IT, accounting, and clinic growth.
ABA Centers of America participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
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Senior IT Security Analyst – ABA Centers of America
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Leadership Opportunity
Are you an experienced IT leader looking to make the next move in your career with a growing, innovative company where you can truly make a difference in the lives of kids and families?
The Senior IT Security Analyst is responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity program, ensuring compliance with security policies, and managing IT risk. This role will focus on security governance, compliance frameworks, risk assessments, incident response processes, and continuous improvement of security controls. The ideal candidate will proactively identify threats, mitigate vulnerabilities, and establish robust security policies and best practices that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the protection of company assets, data, and systems.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's IT security strategy, policies, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Oversee IT security governance and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Manage security audits, compliance reporting, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to data protection and privacy laws.
- Organize and administer the incident response program, including processes and procedures for detection, containment, and remediation efforts.
- Investigate security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
- Develop and execute tabletop exercises to test and improve response readiness.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity training and awareness programs for employees.
- Promote a security-first culture across the organization by advising teams on best practices.
- Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies to enhance protection against threats.
- Monitor security logs, alerts, and events for potential security breaches.
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
- 7 years of experience in IT security, risk management, or compliance roles
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or GIAC are highly preferred.
- Strong experience defining cyber security programs and in implementing security frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience leading security initiatives, audits, and remediation efforts.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM solutions, endpoint security, and cloud security controls.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, EDR, and IAM solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience conducting vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and forensic analysis.
- Fluent in English (required), Spanish proficiency is a bonus.
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid time off (more added with tenure).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
ABA Centers of America is a healthcare innovator experiencing steady growth while revolutionizing the autism care field. We provide ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to our clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community.
Listed by Inc. magazine as the 5th fastest-growing private company in the U.S., we are focused on opening new clinics and remaining self-funded without private equity investment. Committed to our sustainability and philosophy of innovation, our Chairman and Founder received the country’s preeminent business award, Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 National Overall Award.
We are currently in 10 states with over 30 clinical service areas, and our roadmap will bring us to more than 50 clinical service areas over the next 12-24 months. We have the resources and talent usually found at a more mature organization, including fully staffed teams to support marketing, IT, accounting, and clinic growth.
ABA Centers of America participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
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