Principal Security Analyst

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The Principal Fusion Analyst is part of the global security fusion operations center and is the subject matter expert and pod lead for their geographical region. They will be responsible for providing mentorship of the Fusion operation team members and assisting the Senior Manager in developing streamlined processes adapted to Nielsen’s Fusion model. Nielsen is looking for someone with a solid technical and operational security background in disciplines such as vulnerability management, incident response, identity management, engineering, etc. on an enterprise or global level.

Nielsen Global Security Fusion Operations Center consists of three regional fusion pods that allows for increased follow the sun coverage to align with Nielsen business support requirements. This lead will be directly responsible for the day to day operations of their pod and  team members that support that region. This will include working with the other pod lead to ensure appropriate coverage, scheduling of time off, training and synchronizing operations between the pods. The fusion center acts as the main interface between end users and security for escalation and everyday support which allows for streamlined hand-offs between teams. 

Nielsen relies on multiple trusted partners to help drive the fusion operations objectives so this role will need to be able to integrate and manage these relationships to ensure a seamless and productive outcome. Nielsen's platforms and services are currently in over 100 countries, and this allows entry points to attackers all over the globe. The principal analyst must be able to guide, manage, and foster the talent of the team to support the overall fusion operation center mission.

Responsibilities

• People: Provide mentorship and support of staff and junior associates along with contractors
• Vendor partnerships: Assist Senior manager in building operational model between partners and internal security staff
• Build and maintain SLAs for regional pod activities
• Leadership - Meetings - attending weekly staff / operations meetings. Preparing the team to speak at these meetings.
• Responsible for managing a team of security fusion analysts who are charged with the analysis and management of fusion related activities.
• Provide oversight of tier 1 security operation activities that includes triage and escalation to appropriate subject matters 
• Provide oversight to incident response activities (triage, root cause analysis, escalations, notifications, communication, etc)
• Determine the severity level of incidents, act as a conduit for escalation and ensure accordance with requirements
• Monitor the organization's computer networks and systems to identify any violations and security threats that need to be resolved
• Develop and maintain Security Procedures in support of Fusion mission
• Provide regular reporting of Fusion Operation metrics with specific attention to efficiency and effectiveness measures
• Deliver reports, briefings, and assessments to leadership, facilitating understanding of cyber threat entities and environments
• Provide technical investigative support to other departments as required

Nice to Have

•  5 - 8+ years relevant experience (1 - 2 years supervisory experience preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Cloud, networking, operating systems fundamentals
• Advanced computer forensic or network forensic certifications
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve network/operating system security issues
• Ability to perform and interpret vulnerability assessments
• Ability to administer the operations of a security infrastructure
• Ability to balance and prioritize work

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Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.

A reasonable estimated salary range for a new employee has been provided. It would be adjusted based on each employee's geographic location. The position of each employee within a compensation range at Nielsen is dependent on several individual circumstances, such as experience, training, certifications and other business requirements/needs.

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