Security Analyst, Secure Configuration Management
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
At Schwab, you are 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. The Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS) organization is a
centralized 1st Line of Defense Center of Excellence (COE) that
provides security services to advance Schwab’s security posture and
enhance the protection of Schwab’s critical assets. Enterprise
Vulnerability Management (EVM) is responsible for Secure
Configuration Management – and we are looking for an Analyst to
support the development, maintenance and monitoring of secure
baselines across the firm’s infrastructure. The Opportunity In this
individual contributor role, you’ll play a critical role in the
day-to-day execution of our secure configuration program. You’ll
assist in translating hardening standards into actionable
baselines, help validate implementation and contribute to drift
monitoring efforts. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a
strong IT foundation who’s eager to deepen their security skillset
in a hands-on enterprise scale environment. What you’ll do: •
Support the creation and maintenance of secure configuration
baselines aligned to CIS, NIST, or vendor hardening guidance •
Assist in tracking baseline coverage, implementation status, and
remediation efforts across platforms • Review configuration data
and monitoring output to identify drift or gaps in enforcement •
Collaborate with engineers to test and validate automation logic
(e.g., Ansible playbooks) • Help document deviations, exceptions
and team runbooks • Maintain Jira workflows and contribute to
process improvement efforts across the baseline lifecycle Advocate
for scalable security: reduce noise, improve coverage, and automate
sanity checks What you have Required Qualifications: • 2-4 years of
experience in IT, cybersecurity, or systems administration with
exposure to enterprise environments • Understanding of secure
configuration principles for systems such as Windows, Linux, cloud
platforms or networking devices • Familiarity with scripting
languages or configuration tools • Ability to interpret security
benchmarks and translate technical guidance into actionable
requirements • Attention to detail and a strong sense of
accountability • Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, NIST, DISA STIGS,
or vendor-specific hardening guidelines • Experience reviewing scan
data from tools like Qualys, CrowdStrike, or similar platforms •
Hands on experience administering one or more technology platforms
is a plus • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a
related field In addition to the salary range, this role is also
eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities. 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
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