Information Lead Security Analyst

Echostar • Englewood, CO

83d • $96,250 - $158,125

About The Position

The Lead Analyst for Security Strategy and Administration is a pivotal role that serves as a force multiplier for the CISO and the entire security leadership team. This position is responsible for driving the administrative and strategic rhythm of the security organization, translating strategic objectives into measurable outcomes, and ensuring cross-functional alignment across all security domains. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical acumen, business insight, and exceptional communication skills, enabling them to interface between deep technical teams and executive leadership. You will be instrumental in articulating the value of our security investments and demonstrating our defensive posture against the evolving threat landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership, strategic planning, technology, or security administration roles in a large enterprise environment
• Experience with, or a strong conceptual understanding of, enterprise security technology preferred

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data from disparate sources and craft compelling narratives for executive audiences
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving complex projects to completion in a fast-paced, matrixed organization
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to solve complex problems, navigate ambiguity, and drive results with a high degree of autonomy
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with an innate ability to modulate content for audiences ranging from deeply technical engineers to the Board of Directors
• Demonstrated financial acumen, with experience in budget planning and management preferred
• Proven ability to build trust and influence at all levels of an organization preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary strategic and administrative partner to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), facilitating the execution of key security initiatives and departmental objectives; track high-priority initiatives, identify and mitigate roadblocks, and ensure strategic goals are met
• Synthesize and analyze telemetry from our security technology stack to develop comprehensive dashboards and executive-level reports; frame our security posture, threat landscape, and program performance against the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 functions
• Orchestrate and facilitate the CISO's leadership rhythm, including staff meetings, quarterly business reviews, strategic planning sessions, and executive briefings; ensure clear documentation of decisions, rigorous tracking of action items, and proactive follow-up to drive accountability
• Develop and refine executive-level presentations, internal communications, and board materials
• Support the Office of the CISO with budget management, financial forecasting, headcount planning, and strategic vendor relationship management; provide analytical support to ensure we are maximizing the return on our security investments

Benefits

• Versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts
• HSA
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• ESPP
• Career opportunities
• Flexible time away plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees