Cybersecurity Analyst – Infrastructure & Data Security

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills And Experience

• 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.

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on infrastructure and SOC operations.

Certifications

• Preferable but not required: Security+, CISSP, CISM, AZ-900, SC-900.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Employee Benefits:  We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we 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). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health.  Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.   
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email eric.hess@protective.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation.  General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
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