Senior IT Security Analyst

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior IT Security Analyst FT Salary Full-Time Professional Houston, TX, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1745 Who we are: Since 1850, we have stood by policyholders with diligence and compassion. Year after year and decade after decade, we have demonstrated our commitment to honoring claims and processing them with professionalism and care. Today, our organization’s primary purpose is to provide health and life insurance and annuity products that help policyholders achieve the life affirmations of health, wealth, and security. Scope and Purpose We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Analyst with a minimum of five years of professional experience in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and security tool administration. This role is ideal for a proactive security professional with strong technical expertise and hands‑on experience managing enterprise security platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems, supporting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of business‑critical data and systems. Ultimately, the IT Security Analyst ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, supporting the organization's overall cybersecurity posture. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor security systems and analyze alerts to identify potential threats or breaches. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to evaluate system weaknesses. Maintain security policies, procedures, and protocols. Collaborate with IT and other teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into all projects. Respond to security incidents by investigating, documenting, and mitigating threats. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technology solutions. Prepare detailed reports on security incidents and provide recommendations for improvements. Assist in compliance audits and ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of five years of professional experience in IT security, cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat detection, or a closely related role. Hands‑on experience with enterprise security tools, endpoint protection platforms, security alert triage, and incident management. Industry cybersecurity certification required, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+, GSEC, CISM, or equivalent . Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum of five years of hands‑on experience with Arctic Wolf SOC, including incident triage, alert review, ticket management, and escalation procedures. Minimum of five years of experience working with Microsoft 365 Defender, including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365. Minimum of five years of operational experience with Cisco security technologies, including Cisco AMP/Secure Endpoint, Umbrella, Duo, and Cloud Email Security. Minimum of five years of experience using endpoint protection solutions, including Cylance or comparable platforms. Minimum of five years of experience configuring, administering, and managing Web Application Firewall technologies, preferably Akamai WAF. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat detection, vulnerability management, access controls, and incident response practices. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document incidents, findings, and remediation steps clearly. Ability to prioritize competing tasks and respond calmly and effectively under pressure. Familiarity with ConnectWise Manage and ConnectWise Automate platforms preferred. Active cybersecurity certification is mandatory, such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CySA+, GSEC, CISM, or equivalent . Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel. Professional Development: Establish annual objectives for professional growth. Keep pace with developments in the discipline. Learn and apply technologies that support professional and personal growth. Participate in the evaluation process. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, type, and use mouse; reach with hands and arms and talk and/or hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The position may require lifting, pulling or moving items weighing upwards of 10 pounds as it relates to office or desk supplies. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones via WebEx, physical phone while in office, and photocopiers when necessary. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time without notice. AAP/EEO Statement: ManhattanLife prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled. ManhattanLife values differences. We are committed to fostering an environment that attracts and retains a diverse workforce. With individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ManhattanLife will be better equipped to service our customers, increase innovation, and reduce risks. We encourage the unique perspectives of individuals and are dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr