Kforce is working with a client in Howell, NJ that is seeking a Principal Security Analyst to join their team. This position is direct hire, full time and fully remote. If you are a strategic cybersecurity leader with a passion for protecting data and driving organizational growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Summary: We are looking for a Principal Security Analyst to join our development team and spearhead our cloud and application cybersecurity strategy. The candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our software, systems, and data, as well as maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Key Responsibilities: * Improve and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and objectives * Design secure cloud architecture and application frameworks, considering factors like scalability and data protection; Implement security controls such as encryption, access controls and network segmentation * Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities associated with cloud infrastructure and applications, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks effectively * Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and legal requirements related to cybersecurity, including PCI and GDPR * Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures to protect company assets and data * Develop and oversee the incident response plan for cloud and application security incidents, ensuring that the company is well-prepared to respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents * Promote a culture of cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization by providing training and educational programs * Evaluate and manage third-party vendor security risks and relationships