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# Senior Security Analyst

- **Company:** PULTEGROUP, INC.
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Digital Assets, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), Firewalls (Computer Science), National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-security-analyst-denver-co--416d21db-9f0f-419a-90da-2dd8910acb13

## About the Role

Security Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, Diversity, Residential Construction, Mortgage, PGP Encryption Software, Insurance, Construction, Best Practices, Security Analysis, * Requires broad knowledge of area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

 * May have practical knowledge of program or project management.
 * Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
 * Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience., * Cybersecurity frameworks with a preference toward NIST CSF
 * Vulnerability Management
 * Firewall concepts and administration
 * SIEM
 * Enterprise-class networking and infrastructure knowledge
 * Attack techniques and response actions
 * Email security
 * Penetration testing and remediation
 * Endpoint protection

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

 * Security+ or other relevant certifications preferred

## Description

The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding our digital assets and information systems by identifying and mitigating security threats. Conducts thorough security assessments, monitors network activity for potential breaches, responds to and serves as escalation for security events and incidents, and implements robust security measures. The Senior Security Analyst collaborates with various departments to investigate and respond to security incidents and provides guidance on best practices. Stays up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to proactively protect the organization against emerging threats and are recognized as an expert in security operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

 * Monitors the organization's networks for security events and leads the investigation and response when one occurs. Partners with engineering resources to identify, contain, and mitigate threats or incidents. Documents incident and outcomes for executive audience.
 * Designs, conducts, and oversees vulnerability scans and penetration tests, documents findings, and recommends risk mitigation strategies.
 * Leads the analysis and interpretation of data from information security tools such as Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems, firewalls, email security gateways, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
 * Develops scripts, tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, and other monitoring and discovery activities. Leads the evaluation of and makes recommendations for process and tool optimization.
 * Leads the design, maintenance, testing, and improvement of the organization's incident response procedures.
 * Monitors industry changes, news, threat intelligence, and relevant trends and proactively develops new processes and response techniques. Educates others in the department on current trends.
 * Identifies, defines, and prepares targeted security metrics and reports that drive operational effectiveness and provide executive level insights.
 * Provides leadership and guidance to less experienced Security Analysts.
 * Leads process improvement efforts within the Information Security team.
 * Participates in Information Security team on-call as assigned (after hours, weekends, holidays) or when security events require immediate response.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.

Career Level (P3)

Organizational Impact:

 * Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of work. Works independently under limited supervision.
 * May be responsible for entire projects or processes within area.
 * Typically, responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

Leadership & Talent Management:

 * May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within functional area.
 * May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.