Security Analyst in Newark, New Jersey at SPHERE Technology Solutions

The Opportunity:

The Security Analyst manages and supports a platform used to track and assess external vendor connections to the company’s internal network. This role serves as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders requesting vendor connectivity and helps ensure vendor access is documented, reviewed, and monitored in accordance with security and risk management practices.
The position works closely with internal teams and the tool developer to support users, improve processes, test system updates, and provide reporting on vendor connectivity and associated risks.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and support the vendor connectivity management tool used to track third-party access to company systems and networks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders requesting vendor connectivity.
• Assist users with submitting and managing requests within the platform and respond to questions regarding vendor access.
• Review and document vendor connections including firewall rules, VPN access, SFTP accounts, external system access, and file sharing services.
• Maintain accurate records of vendor connectivity including vendor details, source systems, connection purpose, and associated risk considerations.
• Coordinate with the tool developer to submit feature requests, report issues, and support system improvements.
• Participate in testing and validation of updates to the platform, including form and reporting changes.
• Track and follow up on vendor connectivity requests to ensure timely resolution.
• Generate reports summarizing vendor connections and associated risk levels to support management oversight.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with network security, system administration, IT governance, or cybersecurity processes required.
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A strong self-starter and ability to take a problem from start to finish including performing root cause analysis.
• Some development or scripting knowledge (ex: Python, JavaScript, PowerShell).
• Experience working with workflow tools, ServiceNow, or ticketing systems is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Process Coordination and Documentation
• Stakeholder Support
• Reporting and Analysis
• Problem Solving and Process Improvement

About Sphere:

SPHERE is the global leader in Identity Hygiene. We are dedicated to reshaping modern identity programs by embedding this foundational fabric, enabling organizations to quickly reduce risks. We work through an identity lens that protects an organization’s accounts, data, and infrastructure. Our solutions deliver immediate time-to-value by leveraging automation to discover, remediate and secure identities, now and forever. Driven by our core values of passion, empathy, and authenticity, our vision drives us to continually innovate, helping our clients to sleep better knowing their attack surface is drastically reduced, thwarting the plans of bad actors every single day.    
To find out more about SPHERE and our solutions, please visit www.sphereco.com

SPHERE is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.