Security Analyst - Remote
IT & Digital/Analyst
LHH
$35.00 - $44.00 per Hour
Oakland, CaliforniaContractor
Analyst
IT & Digital
LHH is looking for a seasoned Security Analyst skilled in SSO, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect standards, for one of our top clients! This is a long-term 100% remote contract opportunity.
About the Team:
The Sourcing Security Assurance group is responsible for evaluating and managing the security posture of third-party providers, including both software vendors and professional service firms. The team oversees ongoing risk monitoring for current vendors and governs software usage practices across the organization.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Review and assess vendor onboarding requests and usage proposals
Develop risk profiles for vendors based on intake data and supporting context
Research how vendors are utilized across the enterprise to inform risk decisions
Perform tailored security assessments, including evaluation of audit reports (e.g., SOC), penetration testing results, risk analyses, and cybersecurity documentation
Create clear, defensible documentation to support final risk determinations
Communicate with stakeholders and vendor representatives to resolve open questions and clarify risk positions
Contribute to a high-impact, fast-moving, and globally distributed team
What You Should Bring:
Strong awareness of the security threats that third-party platforms—especially software—can pose
Solid understanding of access management concepts and protocols
Familiarity with SSO, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Knowledge of third-party software integration and data handling practices
Ability to assess deployment models such as vendor-managed cloud services, on-prem installations, extensions, and how they connect via APIs or other interfaces
Experience evaluating how generative AI features are used in third-party tools and the risks involved
Understanding of common audit and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI
Expertise in identifying appropriate safeguards and alternative controls
Comfort working with complex information from multiple sources and driving clarity
Strong project management and prioritization skills to manage a high volume of security assessments
Analytical thinking and the ability to evaluate unfamiliar systems or platforms quickly
Familiarity with task-tracking tools like Jira and the ability to quickly learn or adapt to new systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in conducting vendor security assessments or third-party risk reviews
Experience working in a distributed, remote-first team environment
Curiosity and a passion for exploring new technologies
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to gain buy-in across diverse groups
Pay Details: $35.00 to $44.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kaitlynne Hope
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Security Analyst - Remote
IT & Digital/Analyst
LHH
$35.00 - $44.00 per Hour
Oakland, CaliforniaContractor
Analyst
IT & Digital
LHH is looking for a seasoned Security Analyst skilled in SSO, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect standards, for one of our top clients! This is a long-term 100% remote contract opportunity.
About the Team:
The Sourcing Security Assurance group is responsible for evaluating and managing the security posture of third-party providers, including both software vendors and professional service firms. The team oversees ongoing risk monitoring for current vendors and governs software usage practices across the organization.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Review and assess vendor onboarding requests and usage proposals
Develop risk profiles for vendors based on intake data and supporting context
Research how vendors are utilized across the enterprise to inform risk decisions
Perform tailored security assessments, including evaluation of audit reports (e.g., SOC), penetration testing results, risk analyses, and cybersecurity documentation
Create clear, defensible documentation to support final risk determinations
Communicate with stakeholders and vendor representatives to resolve open questions and clarify risk positions
Contribute to a high-impact, fast-moving, and globally distributed team
What You Should Bring:
Strong awareness of the security threats that third-party platforms—especially software—can pose
Solid understanding of access management concepts and protocols
Familiarity with SSO, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect
Knowledge of third-party software integration and data handling practices
Ability to assess deployment models such as vendor-managed cloud services, on-prem installations, extensions, and how they connect via APIs or other interfaces
Experience evaluating how generative AI features are used in third-party tools and the risks involved
Understanding of common audit and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI
Expertise in identifying appropriate safeguards and alternative controls
Comfort working with complex information from multiple sources and driving clarity
Strong project management and prioritization skills to manage a high volume of security assessments
Analytical thinking and the ability to evaluate unfamiliar systems or platforms quickly
Familiarity with task-tracking tools like Jira and the ability to quickly learn or adapt to new systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in conducting vendor security assessments or third-party risk reviews
Experience working in a distributed, remote-first team environment
Curiosity and a passion for exploring new technologies
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to gain buy-in across diverse groups
Pay Details: $35.00 to $44.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kaitlynne Hope
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance