Advisor Security Analyst I

Advisor Group•Scottsdale, AZ

21h•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advisor Security Analyst I supports Osaic’s, advisor facing cybersecurity operations. This role combines technical knowledge with hands on activities to ensure secure, efficient processes for investigating advisor incidents. This position has direct and regular interactions with Osaic advisors who have experienced a compromise and are looking to Osaic Advisor Security for assistance, and resolution. Strong interpersonal skills are a must for this position. As an Advisor Security Analyst I, you will monitor security-related security events, triage potential incidents and respond to confirmed incidents, as necessary. You will be required to work with elements of Legal, Privacy, Advisor Engagement, and Compliance in this role, requiring a highly professional demeanor. As an Advisor Security Analyst I, you will be expected to ask questions, seek answers and accept constructive criticism.

Requirements

Knowledge of and/or experience with Cybersecurity roles in SOC, SIEM engineering, vulnerability management, and incident response.
Experience with EDR tools, and incident response platforms.
Proficiency in monitoring and triaging security alerts
Basic knowledge of forensic theories.
Familiarity with email systems, both on prem and cloud based, vulnerability scanning tools, threat intelligence platforms, IAM platforms, encryption, & email security.
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
Quick learner with basic technical skills to efficiently navigate through various systems.
Strong customer focus orientation.
High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving skills.
Be able to work independently and maintain elevated levels of quality.
Self-motivated individual capable of meeting departmental expectations and deadlines
Ability to participate and contribute to a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma (or equivalent) in combination with experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services operations or broker-dealer settings.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
Higher level certifications, including CISSP, CISA, CISM.
Basic understanding of major security frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA
Basic understanding of NYDFS, SOX, Regulatory bodies, & Broker-Dealer regulations.

Responsibilities

Incident Response & Investigation Detect, analyze, and address cybersecurity incidents using EDR solutions where applicable, ticketing systems, and phone notifications.
Participate in root cause analysis and assist advisors with implementing preventative measures.
Threat Detection & Analysis Track security alerts and logs where applicable.
Assist with incident investigations to determine root cause and extent of compromise.
Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and.
Containment & Recovery Assist advisor, and/or their MSP/MSSP, with containment efforts to reduce the impact of security breaches.
Work advisor, and/or their MSP/MSSP, to recover impacted systems and verify their integrity after incidents.
Regular interaction with the Advisor, Legal representatives, Forensic firms, and internal teams to keep stakeholders informed and to ensure a relatively painless experience for the advisor.
Continuous Improvement Update incident response playbooks and processes.
Partner with threat intelligence teams to anticipate emerging threats.
Suggest improvements for advisor internal systems and Osaic advisor facing systems.
Compliance & Reporting Ensure incident handling is consistent with regulatory and company guidelines.
Create comprehensive incident reports for internal review and audits.
All other duties as assigned.