Sr. Analyst Cyber Security Professional

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• An understanding of Identity Access Management processes and best practices
• The ability to develop in Java, Beanshell, and Python
• A basic understanding of PowerShell scripting
• A familiarity/Expertise with SailPoint IIQ on-prem environment
• A familiarity with AWS Cloud environments
• An understanding of network protocols

Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Cyber Senior Analyst Professional, you’ll play a vital role with Nationwide’s internal business partners acting as their “Trusted Security Advisor.” Working with and learning from cybersecurity professionals, your responsibilities will include identifying and developing solutions to solve complex cyber and business problems across Nationwide. Collaborating with technology teams and business leaders you will play a crucial role in safeguarding Nationwide’s members and their data.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

• Works to enhance the cyber risk posture related to confidentiality and integrity of areas assigned, identifying, documenting, and communicating cyber risks to business leaders and technology teams.

• Completes basic risk assignments on time, meeting agreed-upon milestones.

• Performs and tracks basic to moderate consulting efforts that result in improved cyber posture.

• Informs peers and leaders about cyber exceptions.

• Collaborates on vulnerability management, detection, and prevention by aiding in team planning and delivery activities. Ensures application teams stay informed about the latest vulnerabilities and controls to keep the enterprise safe.

• Conducts Threat Detection, Alerts, and Incident Response: Collaborates to uplift cybersecurity detection and alerts awareness and assists teams with responses to cyber incidents as required.

• Assists in automating containment of cyber security events.

• Applies secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

 

Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager, Risk Leader or above.  

 

Typical Skills and Experiences:   

 

Education: Undergraduate studies in cyber security, management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics or related field or comparable experience and education strongly preferred.  

 

License/Certification/Designation: Preferred interest and progress in obtaining Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or other cyber certifications.   

 

Experience: Typically, two to three years of experience in one or more information risk management capabilities and/or information audit systems. At least one year of experience in Technology or Project Management.  

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Good communication skills, action oriented, an interest in learning, ability to build partnerships, ability to prioritize requests, and make good decisions. Familiarity with the insurance and/or financial services industry is a bonus.  

 

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.  

 

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner. 

 

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates Nationwide Values. 

 

Job Conditions:   

 

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible) 

 

Working Conditions: Hybrid to normal office environment.  

  

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job.  Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.  

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

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