Info Sec Engineering Analyst I

Global Payments; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Global career opportunities

Learning and development

Inclusive team environment

Community initiatives

Employee well-being program

Global recognition platform

Job summary

Global Payments in Columbus, GA is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our global Information Security team. You will safeguard systems, applications, and data powering millions of payment transactions, helping maintain trust and security for clients worldwide.

You’ll work with experienced security professionals to develop expertise, influence outcomes, and advance our mission to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative payments solutions across the globe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, authentication, encryption concepts.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen the organization's security posture by delivering security solutions.
• Drive meaningful security outcomes through controls implementation and threat prioritization.
• Influence cyber defense by deploying monitoring and response technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by aligning with industry standards.
• Support incident response with investigations and remediation activities.

Skills

Foundational cybersecurity principles

TCP/IP networking

Security controls

Analytical thinking

Collaboration and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or Computer Science

Tools

Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Endpoint monitoring tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our ever evolving Information Security team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role, you will help safeguard the systems, applications and data that power millions of payment transactions worldwide, supporting the trust and security that clients depend on every day. Your contributions will help strengthen Global Payments' security posture, reduce organizational risk and support compliance with industry standards, enabling the business to innovate and grow with confidence. Working alongside experienced security professionals, you'll have the opportunity to develop your expertise, influence meaningful security outcomes and play a key role in advancing our mission to deliver secure, reliable and innovative payment solutions around the world.

What you'll own

• Strengthen the organization's security posture by helping deliver and optimize security solutions that reduce risk, protect critical business systems and support secure growth across the enterprise.
• Drive meaningful security outcomes through the implementation and enhancement of security controls, ensuring threats and vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized and addressed effectively.
• Influence the effectiveness of cyber defense capabilities by supporting the deployment and utilization of security technologies that improve monitoring, detection and response across the environment.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating emerging security trends, identifying opportunities to enhance protections and helping align practices with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Support rapid and effective incident response efforts by assisting with investigations, security reviews and remediation activities that strengthen resilience and reduce the likelihood of future security events.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, including vulnerability management, risk assessment, security controls and secure access management.
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking, network segmentation, authentication, authorization and encryption concepts.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems and apply established security practices to support business and technology objectives.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with a commitment to learning, continuous improvement and delivering secure outcomes as part of a team.

It's a bonus if you have

• Exposure to security technologies such as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), endpoint monitoring or vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience supporting security reviews, compliance activities or regulatory audit requirements within a technology-driven environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity for emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies and industry best practices, with a proactive approach to professional development.

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it's unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Our perks - what we'll bring for you

• A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution
• Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business
• Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise
• A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter
• Time to give back through community and charity initiatives
• A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing
• Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements

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What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We're curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms - one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

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