Analyst, Cybersecurity

Vestwell is a financial technology company based in New York City, focused on redefining savings for retirement, education, and healthcare needs. They are seeking a meticulous Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor and secure their infrastructure, filter for suspicious activity, and mitigate security risks. Responsibilities Manage all day-to-day activities within the Security organization Management of Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware solutions like CrowdStrike Monitoring and alerting management Confirm infrastructure has most recent patches, updates and libraries Management of 1Password Management of vaults and user access for both passwords and keys Management of KnowBe4 Phishing tests and training and response Develop ongoing security posture improvements Evaluate existing and new tooling to confirm customer PII and sensitive corporate data is protected Management of Nightfall DLP solution Evaluate existing Detection Rules Implement detection rules based on growth of the Vestwell platform Action against alerts triggered for DLP leakage Work closely with Engineering to provide guidance and advice on industry best practice security Authentication & Authorization Work with stakeholders to continue evolving the A&A platforms at Vestwell to adhere to industry standards and Vestwell growth Support responses to DDQ's or Risk Questionnaires that come in from potential customers Work closely with Legal and Compliance teams to evaluate and improve policies Work closely with the CorpIT team to evolve the onboarding and offboarding process with a focus on Security Skills Professional experience in computer science, programming, or related field Professional experience working in computer systems with some specialization in computer security The ability to manage competing deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and teaching skills Ability to anticipate, analyze, and problem-solve The ability to remain current on the latest technology and best practices in information security Proficient, or able to gain proficiency with, a broad array of security software applications and tools Thorough understanding of computer-related security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection and authentication Experienced with penetration testing and techniques Understand patch management Advanced training certifications may be advantageous CISSP Training or experience with SOC audits Training or experience with Financial Regulatory Audits/Compliance (ERISA, SEC, etc.) Benefits Competitive health coverage Generous vacation offering Great 401(k) plan Company Overview Vestwell is the backbone of the modern savings economy; a fintech company powering savings for retirement, education, and healthcare. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Vestwell has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.