Senior Security Analyst

PulteGroup•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Security Analyst safeguards PulteGroup’s digital assets and information systems by identifying and mitigating security threats. The role conducts security assessments, monitors network activity for potential breaches, responds to and escalates security events and incidents, and implements security measures. The analyst collaborates with other departments to investigate and respond to incidents, provides guidance on security best practices, and stays current on cybersecurity trends and technologies. This position is recognized as an expert in security operations. The role operates independently under limited supervision and may own projects or processes with significant impact on operational results. It provides coaching, guidance, and training to less experienced Security Analysts and may lead projects involving delegation and review of others’ work. The position participates in Information Security team on-call coverage as assigned, including after-hours, weekend, and holiday response.

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.
Knowledge of vulnerability management.
Knowledge of firewall concepts and administration.
Experience with SIEM.
Knowledge of enterprise-class networking and infrastructure.
Knowledge of attack techniques and response actions.
Knowledge of email security.
Knowledge of penetration testing and remediation.
Knowledge of endpoint protection.

Nice To Haves

Security+ or other relevant certifications.

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 executive audiences.
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.
Lead evaluations 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, and proactively develop processes and response techniques.
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 coverage as assigned, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays, or when events require immediate response.
Perform other duties as assigned.