Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst – Application/Cloud Security Automation - Hybrid 2 Days Chicago, IL - FreeWheel

Comcast • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst will design, implement, and operate scalable application and cloud security automation across FreeWheel’s software development lifecycle. The role helps protect corporate information systems by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, auditing and analyzing 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 automate and maintain code-scanning architecture, including the integration of SAST, software composition analysis, secret detection, cloud security checks, and approved frontier-model capabilities with CI/CD pipelines and repository structures. The role aligns FreeWheel’s application and cloud security posture with Comcast security standards, service-level agreements, risk thresholds, compliance requirements, and risk-management frameworks. Security findings are integrated into security portals, compliance and vulnerability reporting, operational dashboards, and executive scorecards.

The role also works with cross-functional teams and Information Security leadership to assess risks, recommend mitigations, develop incident response protocols, investigate and resolve breaches, and design controls based on NIST and other frameworks. It includes evaluating security hardware and software changes, implementing approved security plans, leading awareness and training initiatives, and auditing systems for visibility into information security precautions. The position requires regular, consistent, punctual attendance and the ability to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in application security, DevSecOps, secure software engineering, cloud or infrastructure security, security operations, or a closely related discipline.
• 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 to automate across security and engineering/SRE systems.
• Proven experience using AI tools for development and for delivering application and infrastructure security solutions in an enterprise context.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; applicants with a combination of coursework and experience or extensive related professional experience may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in AWS-heavy environments.
• ISC2 CISSP, CCSP, or similar security certification.

Responsibilities

• Automate the design and maintenance of code-scanning architecture and integrate security 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 reporting, vulnerability reporting, operational dashboards, and executive scorecards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security measures into new and existing systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain incident response protocols, including investigating and resolving security breaches.
• Design and implement controls to detect and prevent security gaps based on NIST and other frameworks.
• Analyze security hardware and software changes for their impact and compliance with industry practices.
• Research and implement approved tactical and strategic information security plans.
• Lead security awareness and training initiatives.
• Audit data systems to ensure visibility of information security precautions in system design.
• Collaborate with Information Security leadership to address security gaps and weaknesses.
• Work nights, weekends, and variable schedules as necessary for security operations.
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comcast offers benefits to eligible employees, with options and support intended to address physical, financial, and emotional needs. Details are available in the company’s compensation and benefits summary.
• Most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior