IT Security Analyst
The IT Security Analyst at Confidential Client is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's information security infrastructure and strategy. This role involves anticipating and mitigating security threats, evaluating risks, supporting onboarding and training of security staff, and communicating security incidents across the business. The position requires strong technical skills, proactive problem-solving, and effective collaboration to protect enterprise systems and support business continuity in a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Auto Finance & Lending Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an IT Security Analyst to support and maintain the organization's information security infrastructure and strategy. This is a technical, hands-on role that will help anticipate and mitigate security threats while supporting growth and operational resilience.
- Estimated salary: $55,176 per year (estimated)
- Work model: Hybrid (onsite in Greenville, SC, with some remote flexibility)
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure the security of enterprise systems by anticipating and mitigating attacks
- Evaluate processes and procedures and recommend improvements to reduce information security risk
- Maintain information security processes, controls, and solutions
- Support onboarding of new security team members through knowledge sharing and training
- Research and advocate for security technologies that meet enterprise requirements
- Review security infrastructure for capacity, growth, and high-availability planning
- Assess threats and vulnerabilities to evaluate business risk, impact, and exposure
- Communicate security incidents and risks to IT and business stakeholders
- Provide direct guidance and hands-on support for security-related issues
- Monitor threat intelligence to stay current on emerging threats
- Participate in special projects as needed and perform additional assignments as directed
Qualifications
Minimum / preferred qualifications (as stated by the client):
- External candidates: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new applications
- Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; able to present technical ideas in business-friendly language
- Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative — identify needs, recommend improvements, implement changes, and evaluate results
- Exceptional interpersonal skills: tactful, able to influence and build cross-functional partnerships, handle confidential information, and exercise sound judgment
Employment Requirements
- Exempt-level position; work schedule may vary based on business needs (generally Mon–Fri, approx. 8:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Regular, predictable attendance required; overtime as business demands dictate
- Evening, on-call, and weekend work may be required occasionally
- Minimal travel required (up to 10%)
- Frequent computer use and other standard office equipment
- Must be able to talk and hear to exchange accurate information
- Good close visual acuity for tasks such as data analysis, computer usage, and extensive reading
- Confidential Client participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of newly hired employees
Benefits
Confidential Client reports offering competitive benefits including (summary from the client):
- Competitive base pay and performance bonuses (role dependent)
- Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance; short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Tuition reimbursement and parental leave
- Business casual work environment
About the Industry
This role is with a Confidential Client in Auto Finance & Lending Services. The organization uses analytics and technology to expand access to reliable transportation financing and manages risk across a growing loan portfolio.
Notes for Applicants
This posting is part of the client’s campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers targeted for May 2027. As part of the hiring process, Confidential Client may use automated tools or AI to assist in application review — these tools do not replace human decision-making.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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