The Security Analyst is part of a team responsible for security incident response, hands-on investigation, forensic analysis for security issues affecting test delivery in Pearson VUE's global network of testing centers. This position requires experience in conducting investigations and fraud in a testing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Incident Response, Investigation and Analysis - Maintain response plans for different types of test security alerts and incidents - Respond to, investigate, document, track and remediate test security alerts and incidents - Respond to security issues or concerns escalated from other departments - Liaise with program coordinators, program managers, technical support and other departments in response actions as required - Identify and preserve all relevant evidence pertaining to security incidents and investigations - Ensure chain of custody, retention and deletion procedures are followed for all test security data - Undertake analysis of test security data and reports and external forensic artifacts - Conduct investigative research using the internet and online databases - Maintain accurate and extensive documentation of incident history, analysis, findings and responses - Collaborate with test sponsors on joint investigations as required - Prepare incident notification and closure reports for management and test sponsors - Coordinate corrective actions, enforcement actions and appeals involving candidates and test centers
- Security Operations - Document,
review and continuously improve the usefulness of security processes and procedures - Identify and submit requests for system enhancements or new tools needed to meet the evolving needs of the security team - Facilitate regular and ad hoc operational security meetings with program managers and test sponsors - Coordinate the introduction of new or enhanced security services to existing and recent test sponsors - Proactively identify, analyze and escalate potential issues, concerns and roadblocks to manager and other areas of the business as appropriate - Participate in and contribute to the ongoing information security and data protection awareness programs - Participate in other security projects and initiatives as required
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in related field preferred
- Research and/or investigative experience in corporate or fraud investigation, paralegal research, litigation preparation, loss prevention or information security preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office software suite
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Curiosity and quick learning
- Creative problem solving
- Accountability and commitment
- Self-motivation and direction
- Ability to multi-tasks
- Time management and prioritizing skills
- Flexible and open to changes
Other (license/certification):
- Investigative/security credential (CPI, CISSP or CISM) would be a plus
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