Information Security Analyst

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What’s the role?

The Information Security Analyst, reporting to the Regional Information Security Officer for the Americas, will assist in enforcing corporate security policies, procedures, and standards from a governance standpoint to protect the company's information assets. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, the ideal candidate must demonstrate exceptional integrity, trustworthiness, confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Promote the adoption and implementation of corporate security policies and procedures within the Americas Region from a governance standpoint, and assess compliance;

• Identify security risks and specify required remediations;

• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents;

• Assist with security incident response and investigations;

• Assist in coordinating security awareness training of employees;

• Advise and guide relevant stakeholders on information security topics;

• Respond to trouble tickets and change requests involving InfoSec from internal stakeholders;

• Address security related inquires submitted by internal stakeholders on behalf of external customers;  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security threats, trends, and best practices;

• Review and adjust security clauses in customer contracts in coordination with Sales, Legal, Compliance, and Data Protection teams;

• Occasional travel within the Americas.

• Other tasks as assigned by the RISO.

Do you qualify?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience;

• Network infrastructure experience is a plus;

• Practical understanding of Active Directory, SMTP, DNS, phishing, MS Purview/Defender.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Knowledge of information security principles, standards, and best practices;

• Conceptual familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, anti-malware solutions and vulnerability scanners;

• Ability to work under minimal supervision;

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;

• Willingness to develop new skills/certifications in support of a dynamic and evolving role.

Nice to Have:

• Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISM, or CISSP;

• Experience with security incident response and investigations;

• Knowledge of InfoSec frameworks, regulatory standards, and requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, CMMC, GDPR, etc.

The annual pay range for this position is $83,000  – $103,000

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.  ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).