Senior Cyber Security Analyst - AZ - On site - Vensure Employer Solutions

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com .

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. In this critical role, the successful candidate will be tasked with the comprehensive monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets. Leveraging deep technical expertise and a strategic approach to cybersecurity, this position calls for a proactive and vigilant professional dedicated to identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and leading incident response efforts. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate incident response activities across the organization. This position requires a blend of analytical prowess, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to protect the company's assets from internal and external threats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the organization's cybersecurity posture, using security tools and techniques to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities across a wide range of systems and environments.
• Respond to, investigate, and manage security incidents with precision and expertise, from initial detection through to resolution, ensuring minimal impact to the organization.
• Serve as a key contributor to the Security Operations team, enhancing its operational capabilities through the development and implementation of security measures and protocols.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts within the security operations team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Share knowledge and insights on the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and practices to enhance team capabilities.
• Develop, refine, and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with industry best practices.
• Engage in proactive threat hunting initiatives, leveraging threat intelligence and cybersecurity frameworks to identify and neutralize potential threats before they manifest into incidents.
• Document and communicate detailed incident reports and analyses, ensuring transparency and clarity in the post-incident review process to improve future security measures and responses.
• Stay current with new threats, technologies, and trends in cybersecurity, contributing to the company's IT security strategy and roadmap.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance operational efficiency through the implementation of automation.
• Share knowledge and insights with team members and across the organization to foster a culture of security awareness and resilience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT systems, and network security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, with a solid understanding of cloud services
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Organized, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment

Education & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations, incident response, or related fields.
• Proven experience in security systems administration, SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, vulnerability management, and forensic tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Professional security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.