IT Security Analyst

Glsllc; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Business casual environment

Job summary

GLS is hiring an IT Security Analyst as part of its campus recruiting program for May 2027. The role focuses on maintaining security infrastructure and strategy across enterprise systems, with emphasis on incident communication, threat intelligence, and risk assessment.

A bachelor's degree in a related field is required for external candidates, and SQL/Python skills are preferred. The position is exempt, typically Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, with potential overtime and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required for external candidates.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of enterprise systems by anticipating and mitigating attacks.
• Evaluate processes and procedures to reduce information security breach risk.
• Maintain information security processes and solutions.
• Support onboarding of new IT Security professionals with knowledge sharing and training.
• Research and advocate for new security products to meet enterprise security requirements.
• Review security infrastructure for capacity, growth, and high availability planning.
• Communicate security incidents and risks to IT and business staff.
• Monitor threat intelligence to stay current on emerging threats.

Skills

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Why GLS?

Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs.

People

Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar.

Growth

Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

Benefits

• oCompetitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role
• oMedical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability
• o401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• oPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life
• oPaid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually
• oTuition Reimbursement
• oParental Leave
• oBusiness casual work environment

***This posting is to enter our campus recruiting and entry-level process for position offers being made for May 2027***

What does it mean to be an IT Security Analyst at GLS?

As an IT Security Analyst, you will be responsible for performing technical work focused on the maintenance of information security infrastructure and strategy.

• Ensure the security of enterprise systems by anticipating and mitigating attacks
• Evaluates processes and procedures to provide recommendations on how to reduce the risk of information security breaches
• Maintain information security processes and solutions
• Support the onboarding of new IT Security professionals by providing knowledge share and training as needed
• Research and advocate for new security products that support enterprise security requirements
• Review security infrastructure for capacity, growth, and high availability planning
• Reviews information security threats and vulnerabilities to assess business risk, impact, and exposure
• Communicate security incidents and risks to IT and business staff
• Directly support and provide guidance for security related issues
• Monitors threat intelligence services to keep current on emerging security threats and concerns
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management
• External candidates require a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proficient computer skills and ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required. Working knowledge of SQL and/or Python preferred
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills while presenting ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness
• Exceptional interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business

• This is an exempt level position whereby business need will dictate the exact work schedule which should be expected to vary at times. Generally, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm
• Regular, predictable attendance is required, including overtime hours in excess of 40 as business demands dictate
• Evening, on-call, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
• The position does require minimal travel, up to 10%
• Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
• Talk and hear to exchange accurate information
• Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading

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