Sr Analyst, Cyber Security Engineering

About the Role

Lincoln Financial is seeking a team-oriented security engineering professional for the Sr Analyst, Cyber Security Engineering position. This role is primarily focused on the implementation, maintenance, and administration of a portfolio of security tools utilized within Lincoln Financial for the detection, prevention, and response to security events, contributing to overall security risk reduction. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other Lincoln security and infrastructure teams to maintain and optimize tools in line with security requirements and business objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for the technical aspects of vulnerability management processes, including network and host scanning, vulnerability escalation, and reporting.
• Serve as the technical lead for prioritizing, communicating, and partnering with other teams to manage risk effectively.
• Manage Lincoln's application security testing infrastructure health and availability.
• Collaborate with other Lincoln security teams on configuration best practices, platform integration, and necessary upgrades.
• Identify system misconfigurations and provide expertise to correct these configurations.
• Maintain the availability of key security technologies, including vulnerability scanners and the application security testing platform, with a focus on system health, upgrades, logs, and policies.
• Partner with project teams to ensure that control techniques are seamlessly incorporated into the overall security model for operating systems, applications, database management, and network management.
• Provide clear and concise documentation of technical solutions and communicate plans to both management and customers.
• Assess and assist in the development of security requirements and evaluate new security services and technologies.
• Create scripts and/or other techniques to automate and expedite security tasks.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new or improved information security software and tools.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Information Security / Infrastructure Protection experience that directly aligns with the responsibilities of this position.
• A Four-Year undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• An Agile Mindset; with awareness and understanding of Agile methodologies and familiarity with static and dynamic application security testing concepts and tools.
• A strong background and understanding of vulnerability management processes.
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Qualys, Rapid7, etc.).
• Knowledge of and experience with diverse IT technologies, enterprise IT data centers, and cloud computing environments.
• Experience with application programming interfaces (APIs), automation, and scripting (e.g., Python, Powershell, etc.).
• Experience with at least one major Cloud Service Provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).

What It's Like to Work Here

At Lincoln Financial, we are passionate about our work. We make meaningful contributions daily to empower our customers to manage their lives confidently. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities within a company that values unique perspectives, insights, and contributions, investing in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for YOU

• A clearly defined career framework to help you successfully manage your career progression.
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave policies.
• Competitive 401K and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Access to free financial counseling, health coaching, and an employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance program to support your continuous learning.
• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being, offering a remote work environment and flexible hybrid situations.
• Effective productivity/technology tools and thorough training.

About Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals within reach. Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates, including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives, and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice.

Key skills/competency

• Vulnerability Management
• Application Security Testing
• Cyber Security Engineering
• Infrastructure Protection
• Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scripting (Python, Powershell)
• Security Tools Administration
• Risk Reduction
• Agile Methodologies
• Network Security