Associate Information Security Analyst Jobs in Iowa

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will play a vital role in safeguarding our systems, data, and business operations from evolving cyber threats. In this position, you will assess security risks, design and implement effective security controls, and help ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements.
Beyond technical expertise, this role serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology teams across the organization. You will partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, provide security guidance, and champion solutions that strengthen our overall security posture while enabling business success.
We are looking for a security professional who is curious, adaptable, and passionate about continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse audiences, and a collaborative mindset that drives results across cross-functional teams.
This is a fully onsite role in our West Des Moines, Iowa location
What you'll do:
Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Reviews cybersecurity rules and regulations and consults with internal customers to determine activities necessary for adherence with requirements
• Develops strategies to validate compliance with new and existing rules and regulations
• Develops and implements security standards and procedures to safeguard resources ensuring compliance with HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP and/or HITRUST requirements
• Evaluates security risks balancing business drivers, best practices and external drivers
• Provides proactive solutions or recommendations through collaboration across business units
• Provides training to security team and internal customers on regulations and contractual security requirements.

Security Operations and Vulnerability Management

• Recommends and assists with evaluation of security tooling
• Supports vulnerability management activities. Validates creation, documentation, and completion of Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery (BCP/DR)

• Leads and/or partners on computer security incident response efforts including but not limited to preparing executive summaries, recommending mitigation strategies, and tracking remediation efforts
• Facilitates BCP/DR planning for assigned systems including coordination of documentation and testing

Documentation and Reporting

• Leads the creation and ensures the ongoing maintenance of documentation for multiple systems including but not limited to risk assessments, security plans, and disaster recovery plans
• Validates compliance of documentation with government and industry standards
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of incidents, tickets, vulnerabilities, and compliance activities
• Prepares reports for management detailing the status of security incidents, audit findings, and risk assessments

Collaboration and Communication

• Owns and delivers tasks on projects for the security team and with internal customer projects. Ensures timely completion of deliverables
• Represents security on initiatives across Telligen. Works closely with internal customers to ensure implementation of security controls and best practices
• Stays current with industry trends, emerging threats, security technologies, and pertinent regulations
• Provides guidance and mentorship to other members of the security team
• Provides timely responses, uses professional communication, and approaches vulnerability and risk management from the perspective of business enablement

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2-year degree in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field and/or equivalent training and/or experience
• 5-7 years of work experience in IT
  • 3 or more years of experience must be in an information security role with demonstrated working knowledge of information security, federal and state rules and regulations, company/business unit operations, compliance policies, procedures, and/or programs in area of assignment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Information Assurance or related field is preferred

Who We Are:
Telligen is one of the most respected population health management organizations in the country. We offer clinical, analytical, and technical expertise to support local, Tribal, and national partners, state and federal government programs, and employers and health plans.
Over our 50-year history, health care has evolved - and so have we. What hasn't changed is our deep commitment to those we serve. Our success is built on our ability to adapt, respond to client needs and deliver innovative, mission-driven solutions.
Our business is our people and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and are ready to take ownership, make an impact and help shape the future of health.
Are you Ready?
We're on a mission to transform lives and economies by improving health.
Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, our employee-owners drive our business and share in our success.
Community: We show up - for our clients, our communities and each other. Being a responsible corporate partner is part of who we are.
Ingenuity: We value bold ideas and calculated risks. Innovation thrives when we challenge the status quo and listen to diverse perspectives.
Integrity: We foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment built on trust and excellence.
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While we use artificial intelligence tools to enhance our initial screening process, all applications are thoroughly reviewed by our human recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of each candidate.
Telligen and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify Participants.
Telligen will not provide sponsorship for this position. If you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time. We will not accept 3rd party solicitations from outside staffing firms.
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