Sr. IT Security Analyst I

Yum! Brands; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! Brands is seeking a Sr. IT Security Analyst I to enhance their cybersecurity measures. The role involves investigating security alerts, documenting findings, and collaborating with experts to optimize security processes. This is a full-time position ideal for individuals with strong cybersecurity backgrounds and communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) plan

4 weeks of vacation

paid sick leave

life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations.
• Strong technical knowledge in security technologies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated security alerts.
• Document investigations and ensure resolution.
• Analyze and summarize threat intelligence.

Skills

Security alerts investigation

Threat intelligence analysis

Risk communication

Process optimization

Time management

Education

College degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Certifications such as GCIH, Security+, CCNA

Tools

SIEM platforms (e.g., QRadar)

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

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• Investigate and resolve escalated security alerts using enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., QRadar).
• Document investigations thoroughly, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure full resolution of issues.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize threat intelligence for internal stakeholders.
• Identify SIEM tuning opportunities and develop new use cases.
• Provide oversight for threat and vulnerability management and communicate risk observations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across Security Services to optimize processes and improve the security service model.
• Partner with the Log Collection and Platform team to implement automation and efficiency measures.
• Lead brand collaboration calls to communicate detection trends, resolution statuses, and follow-up actions.
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve escalated security alerts using enterprise SIEM platforms (e.g., QRadar).
• Document investigations thoroughly, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure full resolution of issues.
• Gather, analyze, and summarize threat intelligence for internal stakeholders.
• Identify SIEM tuning opportunities and develop new use cases.
• Provide oversight for threat and vulnerability management and communicate risk observations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts across Security Services to optimize processes and improve the security service model.
• Partner with the Log Collection and Platform team to implement automation and efficiency measures.
• Lead brand collaboration calls to communicate detection trends, resolution statuses, and follow-up actions.
  
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a high-performance SOC or cybersecurity operations environment.
• 2-3 years of foundational IT experience (e.g. service desk, network operations, etc)
• Experience with enterprise-grade SIEM platforms (e.g., QRadar, LogRhythm, CrowdStrike).
• Strong technical knowledge in IDS/IPS, firewalls, routers, and endpoint security.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as the Cyber Kill Chain.
• Demonstrated experience with threat analysis, event triage, and incident root-cause identification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with red/blue team or tabletop exercises.
• Time management and critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
  
  
  

Education/Certifications

• College degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as GCIH, GSOC, GMON, GSEC, CCNA, Security+, or Network+ preferred.
  
  
  

Salary range: $96,700 - $113,800 + bonus

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Restaurants

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