Senior Security Analyst

Pulte Insurance Agency; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PulteGroup, a leading homebuilder and security-focused enterprise, is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to safeguard digital assets and guide incident response. You will identify threats, perform security assessments, monitor networks, and escalate incidents while aligning with cross‑functional teams on best practices.

Ideal candidates have broad security knowledge, a university degree or equivalent experience, and 4–6 years of relevant work, with hands-on SIEM and vulnerability management

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of security concepts typically gained through higher education and experience.
• University degree or equivalent experience and 4–6 years of relevant work.
• GED or high school diploma acceptable with pertinent cybersecurity background.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and investigates security events across networks; coordinates with engineering to contain threats and documents outcomes for executives.
• Designs and conducts vulnerability scans and tests; recommends risk mitigations.
• Analyzes data from SIEM, firewalls, email security gateways, and EDR tools.
• Develops scripts and tools to automate security monitoring and incident discovery.
• Leads incident response design, testing, and improvement processes.
• Keeps abreast of threats and educates the team on trends and defenses.

Skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Vulnerability Management

Firewall concepts

SIEM

Enterprise-

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Job description

Build a Career That Builds Your Future - with PulteGroup!

Welcome to PulteGroup where we believe in building more than just homes-we believe in building inspired employees, meaningful careers, and a legacy of excellence. If you're looking for work that moves you, a team that values your ideas, and a company that brings you pride, you've come to the right place.

As one of the nation's largest and most respected homebuilders, PulteGroup offers opportunities to grow within a Fortune 500 company that's consistently recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For and a certified Great Place to Work. We're driven by the bold purpose of Building Incredible Places for People to Live Their Dreams.

For over 70 years, we've been building more than homes-we've been building trust, innovation, and a culture where every team member is empowered to thrive. Join a company that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and supports your personal and professional journey.

Headquartered in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, and operating in over 45 markets nationwide, we're proud to build homes through our trusted family of brands-including Innovative Construction Group, Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, Pulte Mortgage, PGP Title, Pulte Insurance Agency -all united under the PulteGroup name.

Job Description Summary

The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding our digital assets and information systems by identifying and mitigating security threats. Conducts thorough security assessments, monitors network activity for potential breaches, responds to and serves as escalation for security events and incidents, and implements robust security measures. The Senior Security Analyst collaborates with various departments to investigate and respond to security incidents and provides guidance on best practices. Stays up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies to proactively protect the organization against emerging threats and are recognized as an expert in security operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Monitors the organization's networks for security events and leads the investigation and response when one occurs. Partners with engineering resources to identify, contain, and mitigate threats or incidents. Documents incident and outcomes for executive audience.
• Designs, conducts, and oversees vulnerability scans and penetration tests, documents findings, and recommends risk mitigation strategies.
• Leads the analysis and interpretation of data from information security tools such as Security Information Event Management (SIEM) systems, firewalls, email security gateways, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
• Develops scripts, tools, and procedures to automate scans, assessments, and other monitoring and discovery activities. Leads the evaluation of and makes recommendations for process and tool optimization.
• Leads the design, maintenance, testing, and improvement of the organization's incident response procedures.
• Monitors industry changes, news, threat intelligence, and relevant trends and proactively develops new processes and response techniques. Educates others in the department on current trends.
• Identifies, defines, and prepares targeted security metrics and reports that drive operational effectiveness and provide executive level insights.
• Provides leadership and guidance to less experienced Security Analysts.
• Leads process improvement efforts within the Information Security team.
• Participates in Information Security team on-call as assigned (after hours, weekends, holidays) or when security events require immediate response.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Career Level (P3)

Organizational Impact:

Works to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results within area of work. Works independently under limited supervision. May be responsible for entire projects or processes within area. Typically, responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals.

Leadership & Talent Management:

May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within functional area. May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work product.

Knowledge & Experience:

Requires broad knowledge of area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of program or project management. Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 4-6 years of prior relevant experience.

Required Skills

• Cybersecurity frameworks with a preference toward NIST CSF
• Vulnerability Management
• Firewall concepts and administration
• SIEM
• Enterprise-