Senior Analyst, Cybersecurity

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

2d•$92,906 - $154,809

About The Position

The Senior Advisor Security Analyst is a high-visibility role responsible for leading cybersecurity engagement, education, and risk-reduction initiatives for LPL advisors. The role serves as a trusted cybersecurity advisor and subject matter expert, helping advisors understand and implement security best practices while supporting broader organizational security objectives. The successful candidate combines cybersecurity knowledge with business acumen to advance cybersecurity awareness, influence risk-reduction strategies, and improve the security posture of the advisor community. The position manages complex advisor cybersecurity issues, leads strategic initiatives, develops educational content, and serves as a liaison among advisors, Cybersecurity, Technology, Compliance, and business stakeholders. The Senior Analyst works with a high degree of autonomy, guides junior team members, leads projects and process-improvement efforts, and contributes to the development of the Advisor Security program. The position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future; applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Business, Technology, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or cyber incident response.
Experience managing cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Network Security, Security Awareness and Training, Data Protection and Encryption, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance.
Familiarity with phishing simulation platforms, endpoint security technologies, and cybersecurity monitoring tools.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess risk and recommend effective solutions.
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence outcomes across multiple organizations.
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities effectively.
Ability to evaluate cybersecurity risks and recommend practical mitigations.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Security+ certification.
CISSP certification or currently pursuing CISSP.
CISM certification.
GIAC certifications.
Certified Cybersecurity Practitioner (CC) certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as an escalation point for complex advisor cybersecurity inquiries, incidents, and risk-related concerns.
Respond to advisor cybersecurity inquiries through shared mailboxes, inbound calls, and executive-level interactions.
Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable recommendations to advisors for mitigating cybersecurity threats.
Make outbound calls to advisors to support incident response, remediation, and information gathering for escalated investigations.
Build trusted relationships with advisors and business partners to drive cybersecurity awareness and risk reduction.
Lead cybersecurity awareness initiatives, campaigns, and advisor outreach programs.
Identify emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and advisor risk patterns, and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
Lead cross-functional projects involving Cybersecurity, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Operations.
Participate in strategic planning to enhance advisor cybersecurity services, processes, and tools.
Analyze operational metrics and trends and recommend improvements to service delivery and cybersecurity effectiveness.
Develop, review, evaluate, and improve cybersecurity training materials, presentations, communications, and awareness content.
Facilitate instructor-led training sessions, webinars, workshops, and presentations for advisors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure educational content aligns with evolving cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Act as a subject matter expert for advisor cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
Coordinate advisor-related cybersecurity incident response and support investigations involving phishing, account compromise, malware, and other cyber threats.
Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to identify root causes, assess impacts, and develop remediation guidance.
Evaluate security trends, incident data, and threat intelligence to identify systemic risks and opportunities for improvement.
Assist in developing and maintaining advisor-focused security controls, standards, and best practices.
Review and optimize workflows, procedures, and service models to drive continuous improvement.
Create, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures, playbooks, and knowledge management documentation.
Recommend enhancements to cybersecurity tools, processes, reporting capabilities, and advisor-facing services.
Support audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments as needed.
Mentor and share knowledge with Analyst I and Analyst II team members.
Assist management with onboarding, training, and development of new team members.
Lead team projects and workstreams while promoting collaboration and operational excellence.
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert within the Advisor Security organization.