Cybersecurity Analyst

About

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug‑Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

General Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the company’s cybersecurity program, identifying cybersecurity risks within the enterprise, and developing initiatives to mitigate and/or eliminate those risks. This position is a fully remote role.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Supports all aspects of Data Governance efforts to ensure the quality and security of the data used across the organization.
• Assists with security‑related triage, such as Incidents and Exceptions, to ensure timely diagnosis and resolution of possible network events.
• Handles Incident escalations from the team to ensure management is made aware of possible security breaches.
• Participates in Sprint planning for new implementations to ensure everyone in the organization is aware of development schedules and priorities and to ensure the Development team is focused on the appropriate deadlines.
• Creates User Stories for new technology implementation and prescribes Test Cases to ensure successful implementations within the organization.
• Monitors tools with security policies and procedures, ensures enforcement sanctions, and documentation to drive end‑user compliance.
• Authors security policies, standards, procedures, and runbooks to ensure optimal security safety and compliance.
• Resolves security issues by working with other Infrastructure staff and users to minimize security interruptions and secure the Company’s IT infrastructure.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field of study required.
• Certification in a cybersecurity or information security discipline, such as CISSP, CEH or CISM preferred.

Work Experience

• 7+ years of Information Technology security experience, preferably in a medium to large organization.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in IT Security tools such as vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, SIEM/SOC, Email Secure Gateway, Web filtering and SSL inspection, and Next‑Gen firewalls.
• Working knowledge of IT networking, Windows, and VMWare systems and related security requirements.
• Ability to be proactive and identify, define, and analyze complex data security issues and to recommend and implement solutions.
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment with demonstrated troubleshooting, follow‑through, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented, and consistently changing work environment with the ability to make decisions based on research results.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with comprehensive knowledge of Cybersecurity administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy.
• Ability to efficiently follow written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.
• Conduct detailed analysis of security events and evidence, compile and analyze data, and furnish information in report format, written correspondence, email, or verbally.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift/move up to 10 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct daily.
• Travel up to 10%.

Benefits at a Glance

• Paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross; 100 % of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.
• Option to opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100 % match on the first 6 % of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range

• $110,159.00 – $211,418.00
• Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.