Benevity is looking for a Principal Information Security Analyst to join our Security Operations team. The role involves providing technical leadership and operational oversight across a team of analysts responsible for threat detection, alert triage, incident response, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in security operations and be energized by the opportunity to work alongside AI.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in information security or security operations, with at least 2 years in a team lead or senior analyst capacity
- Proven experience triaging and responding to alerts across a broad suite of tools including CSPM, WAF, EDR, SIEM, and cloud-native logging platforms
- Familiarity with MDR service models and hands-on experience validating escalated alerts
- Hands-on experience leading security incident response, including acting as incident commander, coordinating cross-functional responders, managing communications, and producing post-incident artifacts
- Practical experience using AI tools in a security or technical context, with a clear point of view on where they add value, where they fall short, and how to get them production-ready
- Curiosity and willingness to keep building AI skills as the tooling evolves, and an interest in helping teammates do the same
- Awareness of the security considerations that come with using AI tools in a SecOps environment (data handling, prompt hygiene, output validation)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, while recognizing when to seek input or escalate appropriately
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills with the ability to analyze complex data, challenge assumptions, and drive resolution
- Experience developing or refining operational playbooks, triage guides, and incident workflows
- Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, threat detection, and modern attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Familiarity with common security frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001
- A strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to act as a self-starter who can lead initiatives from concept to completion
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to drive effective outcomes
- Experience fostering a positive and inclusive team environment, with a focus on team building, talent development, and shared success
- A passion for teaching and mentoring others, helping team members grow their skills and confidence
- Preferred certifications include GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, or CISSP
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
