Sr. Information Security Analyst en Abglobal

Who You’ll Work With:

We are seeking a Nashville, TN based Sr. Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Analyst Team in Global Technology & Operations. This is not an entry level position.

The Information Security Analyst team is responsible for safeguarding AllianceBernstein’s technology and information assets. The team’s primary focus is on identifying threats, monitoring, and responding to security events and enhancing the firm’s security posture. The Information Security Analyst team operates as part of Infrastructure Risk Management (IRM), a department within Global Technology and Operations that is responsible for an enterprise-wide integrated infrastructure risk management program which employs a holistic approach to manage cybersecurity, information security, data privacy, physical security and business continuity led by the Chief Security Officer. This role reports to the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will perform a critical role as both a senior analyst and a leader within the Information Security Analyst team, providing guidance and training to other information security analysts, collaboration with other corporate business units including but not limited to global enterprise infrastructure and technology, corporate compliance, security assurance, global technology operations and other infrastructure risk business units. This position is part of a team that provides information security analysis services, incident response services, and ultimately information risk management support to the business. Specifically, this team acts as an incident response team and control group to ensure that security operational procedures are performed, and risks are addressed in a timely manner. This team does function as a traditional "Security Operations Center", although we do maintain a 24/7/365 on call rotation.

A Senior Information Security Analyst acts as an information security subject matter expert (“SME”), both to other business units as well as on various applications and tools the group utilizes such as the "Microsoft Defender" suite of products, Splunk, VMRay, and security incident tracking applications.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience (required) in Information Security and/or Information Technology in an operations; this is not an entry level position
• Minimum of 4 years prior experience in a role exclusively responsible for information security incident response
• Fluency with Splunk Processing Language [SPL] and Kusto Query Language [KQL]
• Experience working with JIRA, ServiceNow or similar platforms
• Experience working with Varonis DatAdvantage or similar platforms
• Experience creating, collecting, and assembling metrics for reporting
• Experience with incident response
• Experience working with hybrid (on-prem and Cloud) technology platforms and applications
• Extensive experience securing and/or troubleshooting computer systems and networks.
• Extensive experience with Malware Assessment and Incident Response.
• Experience with SIEM platforms; Splunk and MS Defender experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing logs, scripting tasks or creating structured queries/regex searches
• Solid understanding of "Artificial Intelligence", its risks and best use cases.
• Awareness of Information Security best practices and financial regulatory requirements
• Excellent problem-solving and risk decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate clearly to several levels of management while catering communication style to a wide range of technical, clinical, and cultural backgrounds across various business units
• Ability to represent data in the most meaningful form
• Able to think and operate independently with limited guidance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IS or Information Security; and
• CISSP, OSCP, CRISC, GCIH, GCFA, GFCE, GSE (other advanced certifications considered, at least one specialty certification required)
• Excellent program/project management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Acute attention to detail and solid leadership abilities.

About AB 

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. 

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! 

All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.