Security Analyst

Fairygodboss; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community support through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation

Job summary

Fairygodboss is hiring a Security Analyst to join the Global Security Organization (GSO) at ADP. In this role, you will support the Configuration and Vulnerability Management Program (CVM) by conducting security assessments and consultation for infrastructure and network security, both in Cloud and on‑premise settings.

Successful candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and skilled analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment that values diversity and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand a variety of security tools and technologies.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate security‑related concepts to a broad range of technical and non‑technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, status reporting and oversight on global remediation campaigns.
• Evaluate risks/vulnerabilities to prioritize and mitigate them.
• Stay updated on evolving threat landscapes and security best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve security issues.
• Drive security initiatives through automation and scripting.
• Adapt to various challenges across a large global infrastructure.

Skills

Analytical/problem-solving skills

Communication of security concepts

Understanding of security tools and technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

ADP is hiring a Security Analyst

As a Security Analyst you will join a highly skilled team providing world‑class infrastructure and network security assessments and security consultation for ADP's Global Security Organization (GSO). This team is responsible for the execution of ADP's global Configuration and Vulnerability Management Program (CVM) program for infrastructure and network across Cloud and on‑premise locations.

Services provided to the organization include vulnerability management program management including Zero day vulnerability response & Secure OS Build Compliance for cloud/container infrastructure as well as on‑premise servers/endpoints.

You will focus on supporting CVM initiatives by leveraging a variety of security tools, working closely with product and technology teams, and ensuring our infrastructure meets and maintains the requirements of our CVM security program.

To succeed in this position, you need a fundamental understanding of server operating systems and applications as well as a general understanding of data center and/or cloud infrastructure, the ability to analyze and correlate large data sets using database and scripting tools, and a desire to learn about new exploits, threats and security trends in a rapidly changing environment.

What you'll do

• Support: Provide analysis, status reporting and oversight on any number of global remediation campaigns.
• Risk Management: Evaluate risks/vulnerabilities to prioritize and mitigate them.
• Research: Stay up to date on a constantly evolving threat landscape including following recommended security best practices.
• Communicate: Work with technical teams to understand and solve security issues and summarize status for management teams.
• Automation: Scripting and working with large data sets to drive security initiatives.
• Challenges: Across hundreds of products and a large global infrastructure, no day is the same and we must be prepared to respond to challenges presented.

Experience You'll Need

• Ability to learn and understand a variety of security tools and technologies.
• Strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate security‑related concepts to a broad range of technical and non‑technical staff.

To Succeed In This Role

• You’ll have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

You’ll Love Working Here Because You Can

• Team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another’s ideas to net out the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner & doer. Mission‑driven and committed to navigating change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands‑on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right way for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP

ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.