Globe Life · 10 hours ago
Information Security Analyst I (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGlobe Life is committed to empowering its employees and is seeking an Information Security Analyst I to support the organization’s information security and data protection objectives. The role involves monitoring and analyzing security-related activity, identifying potential data loss, and ensuring compliance with information security policies and standards.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Review and analyze potential data loss alerts across multiple data movement and handling avenues, including email, cloud services, file sharing, endpoints, and business processes
Identify risks related to unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or improper handling of sensitive information, regardless of detection source
Perform initial triage of identified issues, including potential data loss, inappropriate data handling, or control gaps
Apply information security policies, data classification standards, and handling requirements when evaluating alerts and activities
Document analysis, decisions, and outcomes in accordance with established procedures
Identify false positives, valid business use cases, and potential security risks
Support implementation and maintenance of DLP policies, rules, and data classification and handling standards
Escalate suspected or confirmed data loss events following defined workflows
Support information security investigations by providing analysis, evidence, and reporting
Identify common trends, security issues, and and recurring risk scenarios
Work with business and technical stakeholders to address non-compliant or risky practices
Recommend administrative, technical, or procedural controls to reduce identified security risks
Assist with maintaining and improving data protection rules, policies, standards, procedures, playbooks, and detection logic across people, process, and technology
Prepare metrics, summaries, and reports related to data protection activities and risk exposure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data protection strategies and response playbooks
Assist with risk assessments and vulnerability identification to help improve security posture
Participate in security reviews, audits, or assessments as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, risk management or a related field or equivalent experience
Knowledge of information security fundamentals with emphasis on data confidentiality and protection
Knowledge of Common cybersecurity threats, attack methods, and indicators of suspicious activity
Knowledge of security monitoring and alerting concepts
Knowledge of data loss and data exposure concepts, including intentional and unintentional disclosure
Knowledge of data analysis fundamentals, including pattern recognition, trend analysis, and basic statistical concepts
Knowledge of data classification and handling requirements for sensitive and regulatory information
Knowledge of the fundamentals of data loss prevention technologies and use cases
Knowledge of common data exposure and leakage scenarios across email, messaging, cloud services, file sharing, endpoints, and business processes
Knowledge of basic cybersecurity risk concepts, including likelihood, impact, risk, mitigation, and control effectiveness
Knowledge of policy and standards interpretation, especially related to acceptable use and data handling
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory awareness related to data protection
Knowledge of security control concepts across administrative, technical, and procedural domains
Knowledge of basic incident response fundamentals and escalation criteria
Knowledge of documentation, evidence retention, and audit defensibility principles
Understanding of business processes and data flows across different departments
Ability to triage and analyze alerts related to potential data loss or policy violations using a risk-based approach
Ability to identify potential security incidents, policy violations, or data protection risks
Ability to apply analytical thinking to distinguish normal business activity from policy violations
Critical thinking skills to question assumptions and validate findings
Ability to identify indicators of malicious vs. non-malicious activity during initial review
Ability to apply information security policies and standards to real-world scenarios
Ability to recognize data loss patterns and risk indicators across multiple avenues
Ability to identify trends, recurring issues, and gaps in controls or processes contributing to data protection risk
Ability to recommend practical risk mitigation actions
Ability to document findings, decisions, rationales, and outcomes clearly and consistently
Ability to communicate with business users to validate activity and correct non-compliant processes
Ability to ask clarifying questions to validate business context and intent
Ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and escalate appropriately
Ability to escalate issues appropriately based on risk and defined thresholds
Ability to manage workload effectively while following established governance processes
Ability to work effectively as part of a security team while following defined procedures
Preferred
Entry-level certifications (Security+, Network+, or similar)
0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, privacy, compliance, or IT support roles
Experience in regulatory industries (e.g., insurance, healthcare, financial services)
Benefits
Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Company
Globe Life
Globe Life is an insurance company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2024-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2019-08-09IPO
Leadership Team
Frank Svoboda
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
PR Newswire
2025-11-07
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