Senior Security Operations Analyst

2 weeks ago

Durham, United States Pearson Full time

As an information security analyst, you will be responsible for managing and implementing threat monitoring for FedRAMP systems. This includes enhancing threat monitoring analytics, performing threat hunting, and working on cyber security incident response activities.

The Information Security Analyst will be responsible for various security operations, including participating in monitoring and investigations, assisting with SEIM log ingestion, integration, and management, developing threat monitoring use cases, and creating SEIM detection rules. The role involves identifying false positive alerts and performing SEIM rule tuning, as well as participating in cybersecurity incident response. In addition, the analyst will perform data and log analysis as part of threat-hunting activities and monitor and report on security compliance within the technology organization in accordance with security policies.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree in information systems, business management or equivalent work experience

  • 3+ years’ experience in analyst and/or consultant roles in one or more areas of IT security

  • 3+ years’ experience working with public cloud providers (Azure, AWS)

  • Basic knowledge of cloud technology and terminology

  • Moderate proficiency with using Azure Sentinel and KQL

  • Knowledge of and experience in developing and documenting requirements

  • Experience and understanding of technology-based organizations

  • Some experience with logging and alerting platforms, including SIEM integration

  • Current understanding of Industry trends and emerging threats

  • Knowledge of incident response methodologies and technologies

  • Experience of investigation techniques and report writing

  • Experience of risk management methods and logging of risks

  • Experience of process mapping and delivery of effective and understandable process maps and associated procedures

  • Ability to interact with senior management stakeholders, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and understand business imperatives

  • Understanding of extensive and wide-ranging security requirements

  • Distillation of the security requirements into practical, proportionate and understandable instructions and guidance across the various software products

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in network, host, database, and application security

  • Experience driving a culture of security awareness

  • Ability to provide effective training and education to others

  • Coding skills to enable hands on automation of processes

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.

Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 16846

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