Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst – Application/Cloud Security Automation - Hybrid 2 Days Chicago, IL - FreeWheel
About The Position
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to design, implement, and operate scalable application and cloud security automation across its software development lifecycle. The role protects corporate information systems by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, auditing systems, implementing security measures, and collaborating with teams to strengthen data systems. It requires independent problem-solving and strategic planning in information security. The analyst will develop and maintain code-scanning architecture, integrating security checks and approved AI capabilities with CI/CD pipelines and repository structures. The role aligns application and cloud security posture with Comcast standards, service-level agreements, risk thresholds, compliance requirements, and risk-management frameworks. It also integrates security findings into reporting and dashboards, develops security controls and incident-response protocols, conducts risk assessments, and supports security awareness and training. The position is hybrid, with two days in Chicago, Illinois. Variable schedules, including nights and weekends, may be required for security operations. The listed Illinois base-pay range is $107,243.85–$160,865.77. A bachelor's degree is preferred, though equivalent coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of experience in application security, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, cloud security, infrastructure security, security operations, or a closely related discipline; AWS-heavy experience is preferred.
- Experience integrating enterprise security tooling such as CSPMs, CAASMs, SIEMs, and vulnerability management tools to assess security posture and alert on or automatically resolve issues using a risk-based approach.
- Strong knowledge of Python or similar languages for automating across security and engineering/SRE systems.
- Proven experience using AI tools for development and delivering application and infrastructure security solutions in an enterprise context.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends on variable schedules as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in AWS-heavy environments.
- ISC2 CISSP, CCSP, or similar security certification.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain code-scanning architecture, integrating SAST, software composition analysis, secret detection, cloud security checks, and approved frontier-model capabilities with CI/CD pipelines and repository structures.
- Align application and cloud security posture with Comcast security standards, service-level agreements, risk thresholds, compliance requirements, and risk-management frameworks.
- Integrate application and cloud security results into security portals, compliance and vulnerability reporting, operational dashboards, and executive scorecards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into new and existing systems.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain incident response protocols, including investigating and resolving security breaches.
- Design and implement security controls to proactively detect and prevent security gaps based on NIST and other frameworks.
- Analyze security hardware and software changes to assess impact and ensure compliance with industry practices.
- Research and implement approved tactical and strategic information security plans.
- Lead security awareness and training initiatives to promote a culture of security resilience.
- Audit data systems to ensure visibility of information security precautions in system design.
- Collaborate with Information Security leadership to address security gaps and weaknesses.
- Adapt to variable schedules, including nights and weekends, as necessary for security operations.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Maintain regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible employees receive a range of benefits, with personalized options and guidance intended to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Details are available in Comcast's compensation and benefits summary.
- Most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
