Job Description

Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks . Learn more about our mission, vision and values .

This IT Security Analyst role is responsible for supporting Parallel Wireless's information security efforts. The role involves assisting in the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0 frameworks. Key duties include overseeing the technical implementation of security requirements, contributing to IT security controls documentation, coordinating security audits and assessments, conducting risk assessments, monitoring security controls, supporting incident response, contributing to security training, collaborating with IT teams, and optimizing security tools.

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating security policies, standards, and procedures to align with ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0.
• Oversee and monitor the technical implementation of requirements derived from security policies, standards, procedures, and regulations to ensure and maintain compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171/CMMC 2.0.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation for IT security controls, ensuring documents are clear, up-to-date, and easily accessible to stakeholders and employees.
• Oversee and participate in the coordination of regular IT security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Help conduct risk assessments and gap analyses to identify potential technical and non-technical risks to Parallel Wireless information systems and GRC initiatives.
• Monitor the effectiveness of security controls and assist in the planning and implementation of improvements.
• Support the incident response and reporting process to ensure efficient resolution of security incidents.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of security training programs to enhance security awareness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support a holistic approach to security and compliance.
• Help optimize existing IT security tools and participate in planning for new or replacement tools.

• Understanding of best practices to ensure network/networking concepts (routing, switching, VLANS etc.) are designed/implemented securely to ensure information system/data security.
• Tools, technologies, techniques to:
• Secure internal networks/assets from external networks/assets.
• Keep assets (laptops, servers, etc.) secure.
• Keep email secure and prevent email phishing (e.g., tools, technologies, techniques)
• Ensure access & authorization security
• Fundamental understanding of the following technologies:

• AWS and other cloud service providers
• Microsoft (Windows OS’s, Active Directory, O365, Azure
• Firewalls (network & application)

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Security) or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT and information security, with a focus on security best practices, documentation, auditing, and compliance.
• Familiarity and comfort with control-based frameworks.
• Knowledge of data privacy and protection laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work on various projects in a high-pace environment.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Professional certifications such as Security+, Associate of CISSP, or similar.
• Experience working with cross-functional IT teams.

• This is an onsite role with possibility of intermittent remote work.

$80 - $120 a year

Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at   .

Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

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