Sr Information Security Analyst

Job Category: Technology and IT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Transcat

Company Overview

Transcat is a global leader in providing test and measurement equipment, as well as calibration services, to highly specialized industries such as life sciences, power generation, aerospace and defense, manufacturing, food and beverage production, and more.

Headquartered in Rochester, NY, with a network of ISO 17025:2017-accredited calibration and repair labs across North America (accredited by ANAB), we deliver high-quality calibrations both in-lab and on-site. Our flexible service levels are tailored to meet your specific quality and regulatory requirements. In addition to calibration, we offer comprehensive compliance, validation, and analytical services to ensure your equipment performs reliably and your operations remain fully compliant.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with IT and business leaders to develop and maintain Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
  • Support the creation and implementation of corporate security policies, procedures, standards, and controls, tailoring them to meet specific business needs.
  • Analyze security incidents and responses, providing detailed reports to management and stakeholders with insights into network security performance.
  • Conduct routine risk assessments of network infrastructure, identify security vulnerabilities, and work with relevant teams to prioritize and mitigate risks.
  • Partner with executive leadership to define acceptable risk levels across the organization.
  • Promote a security-first mindset by delivering training programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns to educate employees on network security best practices.
  • Encourage a proactive security culture and foster incident reporting throughout the organization.
  • Manage relationships with third-party security vendors, ensuring their services meet internal security and compliance standards.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry frameworks.
  • Stay current with emerging security threats and industry trends, recommending and implementing updates to maintain a strong security posture.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, including ISO, PCI, SOX, and GDPR.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security technologies and solutions.
  • Oversee monitoring and response activities for potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Manage security tools and systems, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus platforms, and identity & access management solutions.
  • Ensure robust security across cloud environments, data centers, network infrastructure, and end-user devices.
  • Lead and coordinate security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments on a regular basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proactive self-starter with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Quick learner with the ability to navigate systems such as NetSuite, Salesforce, Infor A+, and others.
  • Hands-on experience securing Windows Server environments.
  • Proficiency in securing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Office 365 environments.
  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity best practices, including ISO27001, NIST, and SOC2 frameworks, as well as knowledge in network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, data protection, security operations, and cloud security.
  • Risk management experience with the ability to apply risk principles effectively in complex business scenarios.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders; strong presentation abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address security risks in distributed and dynamic environments.
  • Proven track record in developing and executing security strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of current cybersecurity threats, trends, and mitigation techniques.
  • Experience leading security teams and playing a hands-on role in incident response, security assessments, and compliance audits, including GDPR.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for security issues across both Windows and Mac environments.

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in risk management, information security, or related IT roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, or CISM are preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements listed here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job duties.

While performing this role, the employee will regularly be required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional sitting, talking, and hearing are also required. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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