IT Security Analyst

Global Lending Services • Greenville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an IT Security Analyst, you will be responsible for performing technical work focused on the maintenance of information security infrastructure and strategy. This role is part of GLS's campus recruiting and entry-level process, with offers being made for May 2027. GLS is a growing company recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America, focused on providing affordable auto financing through advanced analytics and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills while presenting ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of enterprise systems by anticipating and mitigating attacks
• Evaluates processes and procedures to provide recommendations on how to reduce the risk of information security breaches
• Maintain information security processes and solutions
• Support the onboarding of new IT Security professionals by providing knowledge share and training as needed
• Research and advocate for new security products that support enterprise security requirements
• Review security infrastructure for capacity, growth, and high availability planning
• Reviews information security threats and vulnerabilities to assess business risk, impact, and exposure
• Communicate security incidents and risks to IT and business staff
• Directly support and provide guidance for security related issues
• Monitors threat intelligence services to keep current on emerging security threats and concerns
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
• Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
• 401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level