Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Response & Automation

McKesson; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect enterprise systems, data, and business operations through proactive monitoring, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and risk reduction activities. You will analyze security events, support incident investigations, and collaborate with technical and business teams to strengthen cybersecurity controls across a complex healthcare environment.

The role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with foundational security experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cybersecurity, information security, security operations, or related IT experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and risk management principles.
• Experience monitoring security events, investigating alerts, or supporting incident response activities.
• Proficiency in scripting using Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar languages for automation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and analyze security alerts, events, and indicators of compromise.
• Support incident response activities, including evidence collection, documentation, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and partner with stakeholders to validate remediation efforts.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts using Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Perform security audits, control testing, and risk assessments aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to strengthen security controls.
• Create reports and deliver findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

JavaScript

SIEM

Endpoint security

Vulnerability management

Networking basics

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Log analysis platforms

Security automation

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to help protect enterprise systems, data, and business operations through proactive monitoring, threat analysis, vulnerability management, and risk reduction activities. You will analyze security events, support incident investigations, and collaborate with technical and business teams to strengthen cybersecurity controls across a complex healthcare environment.

The role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional with foundational security experience