Senior Security Analyst

PulteGroup•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Senior Security Analyst safeguards the organization’s digital assets and information systems by identifying and mitigating security threats. This role conducts security assessments, monitors network activity, responds to and escalates security events and incidents, and implements security measures. The analyst works with other departments to investigate and respond to incidents, provides guidance on security best practices, and stays current on cybersecurity trends and technologies. The role is recognized as an expert in security operations. The position works independently under limited supervision and may own projects or processes, coach and review the work of lower-level professionals, and provide guidance and training to other employees. It may also manage projects, delegate work, and review deliverables.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years of prior relevant experience.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, preferably NIST CSF.
Vulnerability management skills.
Knowledge of firewall concepts and administration.
SIEM skills.
Enterprise-class networking and infrastructure knowledge.
Knowledge of attack techniques and response actions.
Email security knowledge.
Penetration testing and remediation skills.
Endpoint protection knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Security+ or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor organizational networks for security events and lead investigations and responses.
Partner with engineering resources to identify, contain, and mitigate threats or incidents; document incidents and outcomes for an executive audience.
Design, conduct, and oversee vulnerability scans and penetration tests; document findings and recommend risk-mitigation strategies.
Lead analysis and interpretation of data from security tools, including SIEM systems, firewalls, email security gateways, and EDR platforms.
Develop scripts, tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, monitoring, and discovery activities; evaluate and recommend process and tool optimizations.
Lead the design, maintenance, testing, and improvement of incident response procedures.
Monitor industry changes, news, threat intelligence, and relevant trends; develop new processes and response techniques and educate department colleagues on current trends.
Identify, define, and prepare targeted security metrics and reports that support operational effectiveness and provide executive-level insights.
Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced Security Analysts.
Lead process improvement efforts within the Information Security team.
Participate in Information Security team on-call assignments, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, and respond when security events require immediate action.
Perform other duties as assigned.