Information Security Analyst III
Wayne, PA, United States
Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy, protects client and Vanguard interests (e.g., assets and data), and stewards a strong risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep expertise, and trusted advice so that across Vanguard leaders and crew drive faster, stronger, risk-informed decisions.
Information Security Analyst III:
1. Assists and responds independently to cyber security alerts, cyber incidents, or related security investigations. Identifies real-time complex attack patterns and suggests mitigation strategies.
2. Supports the processes, tools and measures to monitor and detect compromises, risks, vulnerabilities, network security threats, tools, and tactics used by modern and emerging threat actors. Facilitates security operations and incident response technologies and methodologies.
3. Develops, manages, maintains and enhances security controls (alerts, rules, policies, and signatures) for the security platforms.
4. Monitors the network environment for new and evolving cyber threats and provides preventive and remedial solutions. Identifies malicious activity by performing analysis on logs, traffic flows, and other investigative detective activities.
5. Conducts penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat modeling. Evaluates risks and makes recommendations.
6. Performs analysis and provides written assessments focused on threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to Vanguard infrastructure.
7. Collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure prompt and effective distribution of findings to address incidents in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Provides department support to the business on enterprise-wide security initiatives and projects.
8. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
What it takes:
- Minimum of three years related work experience, with two years experience in threat analysis.
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must be obtain CISSP within one year of hire.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: CISSP Incident response Network security Pentesting Strategy Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Career development
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