Security Analyst III (US)

Location: Ashburn, VA – Hybrid (1-2 days per week in-office). Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a reasonable commuting distance from an office. This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

About the Role

The Security Analyst III is responsible for providing enterprise security solutions for business, regulatory, and legal requirements, and assuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Responsibilities

• Participates and completes tasks associated with the implementations for systems and network security technologies; executes testing plans.
• Coordinates and prepares reporting of data security events and incidents.
• Provides system and network architecture support; provides technical support to business and technology associates.
• Provides trouble resolution on complex issues.
• Performs system and network upgrade tasks.
• Designs and analyzes vendor services and information security requirements; maintains relationship with key vendors.
• Participates and completes lights-on initiatives to consolidate equipment and/or implement business relocations.
• Performs complex configuration changes to meet business and information security requirements.
• Performs capacity analysis; recommends and implements capacity increases.
• Responds to Level 3 and 4 change and problem requests; leads Level 1 and 2 incident recoveries and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a support and operations or design and engineering role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical security certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Systems Security Certified Practitioner) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable practices relating to data security/privacy protection.
• Understanding of information assurance security requirements, vulnerabilities, and protection features.
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management tools, cloud security, and scanning tools.
• Knowledge of information security standards, rules, and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality.
• Knowledge of desktop, server, application, database, and network security principles for risk identification and analysis.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including use of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with IT organization, project and application development teams, management, and business personnel.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles as a means of relating business needs to security controls.
• Excellent understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, and strategies.

Pay

For candidates working in person or virtually in Virginia, the salary range for this specific position is $83,760 to $144,486. The salary offered is based on legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, stock purchase plan, life insurance).
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Wellness programs and financial education resources.

Schedule

Hybrid Workforce Strategy: Associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.