Join a dynamic security team supporting enterprise information protection in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to help shape security controls, strengthen compliance programs, and support critical initiatives that protect systems, data, and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the analysis of information security risks and help implement safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, change, loss, or disruption.
• Partner with business, technical, audit, risk, and security stakeholders to identify security needs and help drive practical solutions.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and documentation of security plans, processes, procedures, and policies.
• Assist with security project planning, coordination, progress tracking, and cost estimation for assigned initiatives.
• Help evaluate, select, configure, and support security-related tools, hardware, and software in coordination with IT teams.
• Support security awareness efforts and help communicate security expectations across teams and levels of the organization.
• Assist with reviewing security controls, monitoring logs, and identifying potential security events or control gaps.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of system security plans and related compliance documentation.
• Help support business continuity and disaster recovery-related security processes and documentation.
• Research security requirements and translate regulatory or compliance needs into clear, actionable guidance for internal partners.

Skills

• 6+ years of relevant experience in information security, IT security, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 controls and compliance expectations.
• Experience with U.S. government security compliance requirements, including CMMC.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Ability to interpret security regulations, control frameworks, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Experience with policy and procedure development, control testing, and audit support.
• Solid project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when handling security-related issues.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant experience and training.
• Experience in the airline industry or another complex, regulated environment.
• Exposure to business planning, systems analysis, or application development.
• Background in data administration, security methods, or database design techniques.
• Familiarity with multi-platform environments and IT auditing practices.
• Experience supporting awareness training or presenting security status updates to leadership.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong teamwork and knowledge sharing.
• Comfort working in a structured environment with changing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We believe equity and inclusion strengthen teams, improve outcomes, and help create a welcoming environment for everyone.

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