Security Analyst
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
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Cybersecurity Analyst – Infrastructure, Data Security
Protective Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Birmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $68,500 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunk
About the role
- The Cybersecurity Analyst supports the Infrastructure Security program and is responsible for managing data governance and compliance using Microsoft Purview, as well as participating in the SOC on-call rotation.
- The analyst will work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure alignment with security leadership’s expectations and organizational policies.
- Administer and optimize DLP solution for data governance, risk, and compliance.
- Participate in the Security Operations Center (SOC) on-call rotation, triaging and investigating security incidents using Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Splunk.
- Implement and manage security solutions across network, systems, and cloud environments, including endpoint security and hardening tools.
- Monitor and analyze data from various sources (network logs, user activity, access control, behavioral indicators) to identify and respond to threats.
- Report on coverage of security tool deployment and ensure gaps and risks are documented.
- Work with other security teams to ensure logging is in place, vulnerabilities are addressed, and training is provided.
- Implement security policies, standards, and procedures for infrastructure and data security, including hardening standards for IT deployments.
- Research and evaluate new security technologies and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and escalate issues or risks as needed.
- Ensure cloud deployments are secure and compliant with infrastructure security standards.
Requirements
- At least 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on infrastructure and SOC operations.
- Understands key business drivers and applies this understanding to daily work.
- Delivers high-quality work and positively influences team outcomes; adheres to guidelines and policies.
- Explains complex technical information in straightforward situations; collaborates effectively across teams.
- Demonstrates expanded conceptual knowledge in cybersecurity, data governance, and SOC operations.
- Provides informal guidance to new team members and supports knowledge sharing.
- Solves problems in straightforward situations using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
- Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender, Sentinel, and Splunk.
- Proficient in SIEM, UEBA, DLP, and EDR platforms.
- Hands-on experience with endpoint security and hardening frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security tools.
- Understanding of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
- Strong knowledge of network, system, and cloud security concepts.
- Preferable but not required: Security+, CISSP, CISM, AZ-900, SC-900.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
- We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering.
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program.
- Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day).
- Contributions to healthcare accounts
- Pension plan
- 401(k) plan with Company matching
- ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecuritydata governanceSOC operationsDLPSIEMUEBAEDRendpoint securityscripting languagescloud security
Soft skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationguidanceinfluenceadherence to guidelinesknowledge sharingconceptual knowledgetechnical explanationteam outcomes
Certifications
Security+CISSPCISMAZ-900SC-900