Analyst, HPA Monitoring Analyst, Information Security (L9)

Synchrony; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join the HPA Monitoring team in Hyderabad. The role involves monitoring privileged accounts, analyzing identity telemetry in Splunk, and investigating alerts to prevent unauthorized access.

The ideal candidate has hands-on SOC/security monitoring and SIEM analysis experience, with preferred IAM or PAM familiarity. Collaboration with IAM, PAM, and IT teams will be key to strengthening monitoring use cases.

Qualifications

• Hands-on security monitoring and Splunk experience.
• Experience in SOC/security monitoring and SIEM analysis.
• Familiarity with IAM or PAM concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts involving privileged accounts and elevated access.
• Analyze security and identity telemetry in Splunk; document investigation results.
• Identify false positives, monitor gaps, and support alert tuning and use-case development.

Skills

Splunk/SPL

SOC/security monitoring

SIEM analysis

Identity investigations

IAM/PAM basics

Job description

Role Title: Analyst, HPA Monitoring Analyst, Information Security (L9)

Company Overview:

Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry’s most complete digitally enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoors, pet and more.

• Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a leading consumer financing company that has been at the heart of American commerce and opportunity for nearly a century. Synchrony delivers credit and banking products that empower tens of millions of consumers to improve their financial lives and access what matters most. Leveraging innovative solutions that are shaping the future of retail commerce, Synchrony supports the growth and success of some of the nation’s most respected brands, alongside hundreds of thousands of small and midsize businesses, including health and wellness providers. Committed to excellence in service and culture, Synchrony is proud to be named as #3 as a Great Place to Work® in India and is honored to be ranked the #1 Best Company to Work For® in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com.

Organizational Overview

This role is part of theIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Security organizationand theHighly Privileged Access (HPA) Monitoring team. The team is responsible for monitoring and investigating activity involving privileged accounts and elevated access across Synchrony's technology environment.

The HPA Monitoring team works closely with IAM, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Security Operations, application teams and other technology stakeholders to identify potentially unauthorized or anomalous privileged activity, investigate alerts, identify monitoring gaps and support remediation.
This role reports to theVP, Privileged Access Monitoring Leader.

Role Summary / Purpose

We are seeking anInformation Security Analyst with hands‑on security monitoring and Splunk experienceto join the HPA Monitoring team.

The analyst will monitor and investigate security alerts involving privileged accounts and elevated access, analyze security and identity telemetry in Splunk, identify potentially unauthorized activity, document investigation results, and work with technology and security stakeholders to resolve identified issues.

The analyst will also help improve the effectiveness of HPA monitoring by identifying false positives, recognizing monitoring gaps, recommending alert‑tuning opportunities, and supporting the development and enhancement of security monitoring use cases.

The ideal candidate has experience inSOC/security monitoring, SIEM analysis, identity or access‑related investigations, and hands‑on Splunk/SPL. Prior experience with IAM or PAM technologies is preferred but not required if the candidate demonstrates strong security investigation and Splunk skills.

Role Summary / Purpose

We are seeking anInformation Security Analyst with hands‑on security monitoring and Splunk experienceto join the HPA Monitoring team.

The analyst will monitor and investigate security alerts involving privileged accounts and elevated access, analyze security and identity telemetry in Splunk, identify potentially unauthorized activity, document investigation results, and work with technology and security stakeholders to resolve identified issues.

The analyst will also help improve the effectiveness of HPA monitoring by identifying false positives, recognizing monitoring gaps, recommending alert‑tuning opportunities, and supporting the development and enhancement of security monitoring use cases.

The ideal candidate has experience inSOC/security monitoring, SIEM analysis, identity or access‑related investigations, and hands‑on Splunk/SPL. Prior experience with IAM or PAM technologies is preferred but not required if the candidate demonstrates strong security investigation and Splunk skills.

For Internal Applicants:

• Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role, before applying
• Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday.
• Ensure that your professional profile is updated (fields such as education, prior experience, other skills) and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume (Word or PDF format)
• Must not be any corrective action plan (First Formal/Final Formal, LPP)
• L7 Employees who have completed 12 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.
• L8+ Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in their current role and level are only eligible.
• L07+ Employees can apply.

Grade/Level: 09

Job Family Group:

Information Technology