Kforce has a client that is seeking a Security Analyst in Southfield, MI. Responsibilities: * Security Analyst will monitor networks for security breaches, investigate potential intrusions and respond when one occurs * Check for and implement mitigations for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems * Recommend security enhancements (technological and procedural) to management and senior IT staff * Review and monitor IT security mechanisms, ensuring compliance to policies, standards, procedures, and best practices * Perform audits and tests to ensure proper functioning of compliance activities and security measures * Reviews violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur * As a Security Analyst, you will prepare reports that document security and compliance trends * Monitor and control access to sensitive and unstructured data * Administer IT security and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools * Research and remain up to date on latest IT security trends and compliance regulations * Collaborate with system administrators and business functions representatives to identify data access needs, correlate security risks and recommend mitigations * Perform other related duties as assigned