Senior Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities
• Own the organization's endpoint security strategy and operations using CrowdStrike, proactively identifying risks, leading investigations, driving remediation efforts, and continuously improving endpoint protections
• Lead the evolution of our email security program by designing advanced detection, DLP, and anti-phishing controls while continuously improving protection against emerging attack techniques
• Act as the security lead for cross-functional technology initiatives, providing technical guidance and ensuring security is incorporated into architecture, engineering, and operational decisions
• Design, implement, and continuously mature security processes across incident response, vulnerability management, identity and access management, data protection, and security monitoring
• Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including experience independently leading security initiatives within cloud-first organizations
• Technical Skills: Strong hands-on experience with Crowdstrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms
• Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring)
• Expertise in advanced email security platforms (Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal, etc.)
• Expertise with identity access management platforms (Okta)
• Strong understanding of AWS security architecture, IAM, cloud networking, workload protection, and vulnerability management (Wiz experience preferred)
• Experience designing security controls rather than simply administering security tools
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive complex security initiatives from concept through implementation
• Compliance & Privacy: Experience implementing security controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, FERPA

Qualifications

Mindset: Meticulous and tenacious in identifying and resolving security risks

Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range: $150,000 - $170,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world.

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.