Associate Security Analyst

Job Description

Become an integral part of Empower's security team as an Associate Security Analyst. Support the development and maintenance of robust information security policies aligned with NIST and CIS best practices. Contribute to securing modern infrastructure, including cloud platforms, containerized environments, and security automation efforts using Python. Collaborate with internal teams to address security risks and ensure compliance with established controls. Stay updated on information security practices and emerging threats to protect the organization's assets.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent hands on experience through internships, labs, projects, or prior work. 2. 0 to 2 years of experience in information security, information technology, or a related technical field. 3. Basic knowledge of information security concepts, principles, and best practices, including core concepts such as least privilege, authentication, and encryption. 4. Familiarity with security controls, standards, and technical environments commonly used to support business operations. 5. Ability to identify, analyze, and document security risks, issues, and findings. 6. Exposure to security, systems, networking, cloud, or infrastructure concepts through education, certifications, internships, or work experience. 7. Basic technical and analytical skills, including troubleshooting, problem solving, and the ability to learn new technologies, processes, and security practices in a changing environment. 8. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Benefits

- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance - Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup - Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year - Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans - Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year - Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year - Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) - Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.