Senior IT Security Analyst

ManhattanLife Insurance & Annuity Company•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Analyst with a minimum of five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and security tool administration. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise and hands-on experience managing enterprise security platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems, supporting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of business-critical data and systems. Ultimately, the IT Security Analyst ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, supporting the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five years of professional experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat detection, or a closely related role.
Hands-on experience with enterprise security tools, endpoint protection platforms, security alert triage, and incident management.
Industry cybersecurity certification required, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+, GSEC, CISM, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five years of hands-on experience with Arctic Wolf SOC, including incident triage, alert review, ticket management, and escalation procedures.
Minimum of five years of experience working with Microsoft 365 Defender, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365.
Minimum of five years of operational experience with Cisco security technologies, including Cisco AMP/Secure Endpoint, Umbrella, Duo, and Cloud Email Security.
Minimum of five years of experience using endpoint protection solutions, including Cylance or comparable platforms.
Minimum of five years of experience configuring, administering, and managing Web Application Firewall technologies, preferably Akamai WAF.
Familiarity with ConnectWise Manage and ConnectWise Automate platforms preferred.
Active cybersecurity certification is mandatory, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+, GSEC, CISM, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Monitor security systems and analyze alerts to identify potential threats or breaches.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to evaluate system weaknesses.
Maintain security policies, procedures, and protocols.
Collaborate with IT and other teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into all projects.
Respond to security incidents by investigating, documenting, and mitigating threats.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technology solutions.
Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and provide recommendations for improvements.
Assist in compliance audits and ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements.
Other duties as assigned.