Information Security Analyst

In one sentence

Secures enterprise information by developing, implementing, and enforcing security controls, safeguards, policies, and procedures.

All you need is...

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in information security, with a focus on threat detection, penetration testing, and AI-driven security solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working in financial or SaaS security environments (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols, encryption, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including security configurations, monitoring, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as EDR, SIEM (Splunk, ElasticSearch, etc.), vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys), and threat intelligence platforms.
• Practical experience in penetration testing (e.g., OWASP Top 10, API testing) and red teaming.
Expertise in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and automation tools.

Security Certifications:

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (required).
• Additional certifications in cloud security (AWS Certified Security Specialty, etc.) or AI/ML for security (optional but preferred).

What will your job look like?

• Proactively monitor and assess emerging threats using advanced AI-driven tools. Analyze identified threats and develop effective remediation plans to minimize risk to critical systems and data.
• Lead proactive threat hunts leveraging AI, machine learning models, and automation tools. Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and detect patterns to anticipate future attacks.
• Perform advanced penetration testing exercises to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and weaknesses in systems. Collaborate in purple team exercises to validate security measures and improve resilience.
• Participate in risk assessments, ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2) and internal security policies. Provide guidance on mitigating risks through the integration of AI-based security solutions.
• Lead the investigation and response to security incidents. Utilize machine learning and EDR tools to perform in-depth analysis of malware, root causes, and attack methodologies.
• Conduct continuous monitoring using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), AI-driven anomaly detection systems, and advanced analytics tools to detect and respond to security events.
• Collaborate with SecDevOps and Engineering teams to automate security controls, incident responses, and vulnerability management using AI and advanced scripting (Python, PowerShell).
• Work closely with teams across the organization to integrate security at every stage of development (DevSecOps), ensuring secure cloud infrastructure, services, and APIs.
• Deep involvement in securing public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), leveraging AI tools to detect misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Support penetration testing efforts, identifying vulnerabilities within cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Lead and contribute to purple team engagements to test and improve defensive capabilities.
• Stay current with the latest AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity trends. Actively research emerging threats and innovative tools to protect the organization’s assets.
• Evaluate and implement third-party security tools, AI-based solutions, and threat intelligence platforms to enhance security posture and detection capabilities.
• Use AI and behavioral analytics to proactively detect threats that evade traditional security solutions. Develop custom threat detection algorithms where needed.
• Leverage threat intelligence feeds, machine learning models, and threat-hunting tools to proactively identify and mitigate risks from advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Why you will love this job:

• You will be able to demonstrates an understanding of key business drivers and ensures strategic directions are followed and the organization succeeds
• You will be able to gathers relevant data, identifies trends and root causes, and draws logical conclusions to develop solutions
• You will have ability to assess details, systems and other factors as part of a single and comprehensive picture
• We are a dynamic, multi-cultural organization that constantly innovates and empowers our employees to grow. Our people our passionate, daring, and phenomenal teammates that stand by each other with a dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace!
• We offer a wide range of stellar benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as paid time off, sick time, and parental leave

Who are we?

Amdocs helps those who build the future to make it amazing. With our market-leading portfolio of software products and services, we unlock our customers’ innovative potential, empowering them to provide next-generation communication and media experiences for both the individual end user and enterprise customers. Our employees around the globe are here to accelerate service providers’ migration to the cloud, enable them to differentiate in the 5G era, and digitalize and automate their operations. Listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, Amdocs had revenue of $5.00 billion in fiscal 2024. For more information, visit www.amdocs.com