Senior Security Support Analyst

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 107,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible PTO

Home office stipend

WeWork access

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Security Support Analyst for a remote US-based position. The role focuses on incident investigation, threat analysis, and risk assessment, partnering with technical teams and business stakeholders to strengthen defenses and improve detection.

It is a hands-on role translating complex security findings into practical recommendations for both technical and executive audiences. You will collaborate across teams to support clear decision-making, design secure

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of cybersecurity experience focusing on incident investigation and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and network security applications.
• Experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and PCI compliance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and executive audiences.
• Critical thinking to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and actions.
• Evaluate cyber threat vectors and attacker methodologies.
• Conduct log analysis and network traffic assessments.
• Collaborate on security control assessments and architecture design.
• Develop clear security recommendations for technical and executive audiences.

Skills

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Network security

Threat analysis

Executive communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Security Support Analyst to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will focus on supporting security operations through incident investigation, threat analysis, and risk assessment. The analyst will partner with technical teams and business stakeholders to strengthen defenses, improve detection, and support clear decision-making across the organization. It is a hands‑on position that requires translating complex security findings into practical recommendations for both technical and executive audiences.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $106,700 – $148,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Evaluate cyber threat vectors and attacker methodologies
• Conduct log analysis and network traffic assessments to enhance the security posture
• Collaborate with teams on security control assessments and architecture design
• Develop clear and actionable security recommendations for technical and executive audiences

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident investigation and risk assessment
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocols and network security applications
• Experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, and PCI compliance frameworks
• Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences
• Critical thinking skills to identify root causes and implement preventive measures

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at no cost to employees
• Flexible paid time off policy allowing for work-life balance
• Annual stipend for home office setup, plus access to WeWork spaces
• Wellness programs focused on mental and physical health
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.