Security Analyst

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 27-Jul-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately‑owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes we the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report. ¹Fortune500, published June2024, data as of December2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. What You Will Do: Investigate, validate, and triage security alerts to identify and respond to security incidents, escalating confirmed or high‑risk activity in accordance with Threat Response procedures. Lead in‑depth analysis of host, network, log, file, and identity data to determine incident scope, root cause, and potential impact. Coordinate with incident response partners and technical teams to support containment, remediation, and recovery actions during active security incidents. Provide real‑time analytical input to Threat Response leadership during high‑severity or time‑sensitive incidents to support rapid decision‑making. Ensure all investigations, actions, and outcomes are accurately documented in case management systems to meet operational, audit, and legal requirements. Mentor and support junior Threat Response analysts by reviewing investigations, providing guidance on analysis techniques, and reinforcing consistent investigation standards. Maintain a strong understanding of the Edward Jones environment, common attack patterns, and adversary techniques relevant to Threat Response operations. Contribute to continuous Threat Response improvement by identifying gaps in alerting, investigation workflows, and response procedures based on incident experience. Participate in incident after‑action reviews and exercises, providing operational insights and recommended improvements to Threat Response processes. Maintain proficiency in SOC tooling, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm) and case management/orchestration tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Swimlane, XSOAR). What Experience You Will Need: Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience Minimum of 3 years Information Systems Security experience, or 5 years of Information Technology experience with a focus on security controls and processes Experience performing routine host, vulnerability, network, file, and log analysis from a variety of sources and platforms to support the incident response, threat detection, and hunt lifecycles. Experience properly document/track all security investigations and work to meet department, audit, and legal requirements. Maintain knowledge and understanding of current security threats and vulnerabilities and of how threat actors execute common attack paths. Ensure timely and accurate collection of this threat intelligence data for analysis and reporting purposes. Contribute to the team's processes and documentation by suggesting opportunities to incorporate industry best practices and lessons learned from previous events. Participate in after‑action reviews for security incidents and red team exercises. Effectively communicate with peers and leadership to ensure awareness of progress and challenges. **Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St.Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week effective June1, 2026. Before June1, 2026, candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St.Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.** At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received. Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long‑term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax‑advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page. #J-18808-Ljbffr