Sr Analyst, Cyber Security

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in New Britain, CT is seeking a Sr Analyst in Cyber Security for a hybrid role.

You will lead cybersecurity compliance initiatives, align with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and SOX, and collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to close audit findings. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cyber security or IT GRC, plus relevant certifications and strong knowledge of IT security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security, IT audit, or IT GRC roles.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting IT security audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cybersecurity compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOX, NIS 2).
• Monitor and assess effectiveness of cybersecurity and compliance controls, recommending enhancements and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to resolve audit findings and compliance issues; escalate high-risk or unresolved issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver compliance and audit reports to management and regulatory authorities, track and report on compliance metrics and remediation progress.
• Support and prepare for third-party and external audits, acting as liaison with auditors and regulators.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on cybersecurity compliance; provide guidance to staff on compliance and audit requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update IT GRC documentation (policies, procedures, risk registers, control matrices, compliance checklists).
• Identify, evaluate, and report on control gaps; maintain a log of compliance and audit issues and their resolution status.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure company-wide compliance and effective resolution of issues.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and propose innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Cyber security

IT audit

GRC

NIST/ISO familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security

Tools

GRC software

Job description

Come build your career. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay.

Sr Analyst, Cyber Security - Hybrid

New Britian, CT USA

The Job:

• Lead and support cybersecurity compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, SOX, NIS 2).
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity and compliance controls, recommending enhancements and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to resolve audit findings and compliance issues; **escalate** high-risk or unresolved issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices.
• Prepare and deliver compliance and audit reports to management and regulatory authorities, track and report on compliance metrics and remediation progress.
• Support and prepare for third-party and external audits, acting as liaison with auditors and regulators.
• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on cybersecurity compliance; provide guidance to staff on compliance and audit requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update IT GRC documentation (policies, procedures, risk registers, control matrices, compliance checklists).
• Identify, evaluate, and report on control gaps; maintain a log of compliance and audit issues and their resolution status.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure company-wide compliance and effective resolution of issues.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and propose innovative solutions to strengthen cybersecurity posture.

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in cyber security, IT audit, or IT GRC roles.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IT security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting IT security audits.

The Details:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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