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Senior Security Analyst

AT Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab

Senior Security Analyst

Southlake, TX

Salary: USD $145,000 - $170,000 / Year

Your opportunity

At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.

In Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS), Office of CISO, we provide platforms, services, and security operations capabilities which enable the firm to produce successful client and shareholder outcomes securely and safely. Securing our IT assets, data, and access to applications is the core of who we are and what we do. We ensure only the appropriate entities have access to IT resources and that we adhere to best practices and standards to ensure a safe and compliant environment is maintained. We deliver and manage comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) services in the areas of Provisioning/De-provisioning, Directory, Highly Privileged Accounts, Access Governance, Single Sign On, Analytics, API Management, and certifications.

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The Cybersecurity Operations team has an opening for a Senior Security Analyst who will be responsible for the execution of Access Certification control to ensure that Schwab Cybersecurity risks are managed appropriately. The individual will work within IAM policy guidelines to maintain controls based on Access certification and SOD Conflict frameworks. The role holder shall also ensure that IAM Access Certification framework processes are managed and measured, providing evidence for audit obligation and risk mitigation.

What you will do:

  • Lead administration and support of user access certification campaigns with an Oracle Identity Governance (OIG) product and SailPoint Identity IQ suites.
  • Co-ordinate and track the completeness of user access certification campaigns.
  • Design, document, and implement custom certifications and provisioning workflows.
  • Drive the Implementation of Access certification and SOD Controls across Schwab business applications.
  • Build and support advanced data visualization using various data analytics tools.
  • Assist in planning certification campaigns per policy requirements.
  • Assist in the Identification of service accounts, roles and entitlements requiring certification.
  • Escalate non-adherence to applicable Security Controls, Policies and Standards to applicable authorities including ISRM.
  • Identify and Implement value enabling activities to be automated within IAM processes.
  • Help implement product enhancements and work collaboratively with IAM teams to develop roadmap.
  • Work with application, database, and infrastructure teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date certification files.
  • Leverage expertise in Bean Shell, Java, JavaScript, or other programming languages for the customization and development of IAM systems and services.

What you have

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the disciplines of information security
  • Be a subject matter expert in the IAM space.
  • Experience with data visualization using various data analytics tools.
  • Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements/laws such as PCI, FFIEC, GLBA, SOX, etc.
  • Working knowledge of the regulatory environment that financial institutions must operate within.
  • Experience in information security, technology, business requirements gathering and reporting in a financial service setting.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and executive audiences, both oral and written is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, influencing, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong initiative; self-starter; self-directed; ability to multi-task.
  • Delivering quality and striving for continual improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification
  • Knowledge of Oracle Identity Governance (OIG) product and SailPoint Identity IQ suites.

What's in it for you

At Schwab, we're committed to empowering our employees' personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you'll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:

  • 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
  • Paid parental leave and family building benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

Client-provided location(s): Southlake, TX 76092, USA
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2024-104236
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program