Security Analyst

We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our Information Security & Privacy team at Success Academy Charter Schools. The successful candidate will play a critical role in building, strengthening, and operationalizing our security programs, addressing the unique needs of a K-12 school environment.

Responsibilities:

• Incident Response: Identify vulnerabilities, investigate alerts, and lead incident response & remediation efforts using our SIEM.
• Email Security: Support building email compliance and DLP rules, and take proactive measures against advanced phishing techniques.
• Security Operations: Partner with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to ensure security is integrated into workflows across the organization.
• Program Building: Lead implementation of scalable security processes across incident response, access management, vulnerability management, and DLP.
• Cloud Security: Support security for AWS and GCP environments, working closely with cloud engineering teams to resolve vulnerabilities.
• Security Tooling: Stay ahead of emerging threats and security trends, recommend and vet new tools as appropriate.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in information security roles within technology-driven organizations.
• Strong hands-on experience with security incident response workflows using a SIEM.
• Experience with Crowdstrike Falcon or similar endpoint security platforms.
• Expertise in Google Workspace security administration (Gmail rules, DLP, monitoring).
• Expertise in advanced email security platforms (Sublime, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Abnormal, etc.).
• Expertise with identity access management platforms (Okta).
• Knowledgeable in AWS and GCP infrastructure implementation, security controls, IAM, and monitoring, as well as Wiz.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and privacy regulations (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FERPA).

Compensation, Benefits, & Perks:

• Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
• Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.

This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday. The compensation range is $125,000-$145,000 USD.