Security Analyst
Symetra
Remote
•5 hours ago
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About
Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Security Analyst!
About the role
What you will do
- Monitor security systems, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, for potential security incidents. Analyze security logs and alerts to identify suspicious activities or potential security breaches.
- Operational Support - Participate in security incident response activities, including triage, analysis, and resolution of security incidents.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and scans to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Prioritize and remediate identified vulnerabilities to reduce the organization’s risk exposure. Coordinate with IT partners to implement patches and updates to address security vulnerabilities. Responsible for generating vulnerabilty reports and disseminating them to the organization.
- Incident Detection and Response - Provides second- and third-level support and analysis during and after a security incident. Guides security administrators and IT staff in the resolution of reported security incidents. Participates in security investigations and compliance reviews, as requested by internal or external auditors. Acts as a liaison between incident response leads and subject matter experts
- Audit Support - Receives audit findings, and manages the collection of responses and remediation plans with owners. Works within the information security governance process to define control recommendations that are both efficient and effective. Provides oversight and management of audit finding remediation, including generating requirements for full remediation, providing feedback and suggestions on managerial responses to findings, and tracking progress and providing status and updates to the enterprise compliance team for reporting purposes.
- Definition and Implementation of Critical Controls - Defines security configuration and operations standards for security systems and applications, including policy assessment and compliance tools, network security appliances, and host-based security systems. Develops and validates baseline security configurations for operating systems, applications, and networking and telecommunications equipment in compliance with government guidelines, regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Documentation and Reporting - Maintain accurate documentation of security configurations, procedures, and incident response activities. Assist in preparing security reports and metrics for senior management and stakeholders
- Security Awareness and Training - Develop and deliver security awareness programs and training sessions for employees.Promote a culture of security awareness and best practices throughout the organization. Provide guidance and expertise to enhance security awareness initiatives.
What we offer you
We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are crafted to make your life better both at work and at home.
- Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
- Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
- Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
- Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
- Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
Compensation
Salary Range: $77,600 - $129,400 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.
Who you are
- Experienced professional with considerable and extensive skills knowledge for the role.
- Possesses wide range of experience and uses professional practices to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
- Is the recognized expert within the department or division.
- Work requires in-depth knowledge of the field as well as the ability to evaluate external factors and impact to strategic goals.
- Decisions have significant impact to department or organization.
- May be responsible for reviewing the work product of others. Accountable to department and organization, may have significant financial impact to organization. Extensive latitude for independent judgment.
- Performs work of increasing complexity and scope within standardized parameters.
- Advancing professional expertise. Possesses functional knowledge of profession, however is still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills for the role.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.
We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.
Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom
Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.
Work Authorization
Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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