Senior Security Analyst

Acrisure•Austin, TX

42d

About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Security Analyst to lead incident response and security operations across global IT systems. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the organization against evolving cyber threats through proactive monitoring, investigation, and remediation. The ideal candidate will triage service requests, respond to security alerts, and conduct advanced threat hunting and forensic analysis using enterprise security platforms such as SIEM and EDR. In addition to hands-on technical expertise, this position requires strong leadership skills to mentor junior analysts, oversee post-incident reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Security Analyst will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to assess risks, ensure compliance with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, SOX, ISO-27001), and maintain a resilient security posture.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including hardware, software, networking, and cloud services.
Demonstrated expertise in how various platforms and technologies integrate to create comprehensive solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with colleagues and understand their business needs.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply common security standards and frameworks such as NIST, 800-53, CIS, SOX, and ISO-27001.
Collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to assess risks, and define requirements.
Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members and clients
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines and thrive in a metric-driven program.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance
Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills
Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy
The ability to multi task, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or related roles.
Experience working within ITMS workflows while delivering high customer satisfaction.
Experience with security technologies including SentinelOne, Abnormal Security, Microsoft Suite, Rapid7 IVM, Wizer, ServiceNow, Google SecOps, etc.
Solid understanding of major operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Experience with IT infrastructure, networking, and software solutions.

Responsibilities

Triage service requests from internal stakeholders and agency partners to ensure the responsive resolution of incidents and handling of requests.
Respond to security alerts and incidents in global IT systems.
Lead and mentor junior analysts in incident response and security operations. Oversee post-incident reviews and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Conduct investigations of security incidents and anomalies to determine the scope, impact, and root causes.
Collaborate with the Security Operations team to assess the urgency of each alert, as necessary.
Conduct advanced threat hunting, forensic investigations, and vulnerability assessments using SIEM, EDR, and other enterprise security platforms.
Document all actions taken during incident response process for future analysis and improvement.
Coordinate with stakeholders during the incident response process, keeping them informed about the progress and involving them in decision-making.
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and the IT industry more broadly to inform the defense of the organization.

Benefits

Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

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