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Charles Schwab

Security Analyst, Secure Configuration Management

Charles Schwab, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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At Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us challenge the status quo and transform the finance industry together.

The Schwab Cybersecurity Services (SCS) organization is a centralized 1st Line of Defense Center of Excellence (COE) that provides security services to advance Schwabs security posture and enhance the protection of Schwabs critical assets. Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM) is responsible for Secure Configuration Management and we are looking for an Analyst to support the development, maintenance and monitoring of secure baselines across the firms infrastructure.

The Opportunity

In this individual contributor role, youll play a critical role in the day-to-day execution of our secure configuration program. Youll assist in translating hardening standards into actionable baselines, help validate implementation and contribute to drift monitoring efforts. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong IT foundation whos eager to deepen their security skillset in a hands-on enterprise scale environment.

What Youll Do

Support the creation and maintenance of secure configuration baselines aligned to CIS, NIST, or vendor hardening guidance Assist in tracking baseline coverage, implementation status, and remediation efforts across platforms Review configuration data and monitoring output to identify drift or gaps in enforcement Collaborate with engineers to test and validate automation logic (e.g., Ansible playbooks) Help document deviations, exceptions and team runbooks Maintain Jira workflows and contribute to process improvement efforts across the baseline lifecycle Advocate for scalable security: reduce noise, improve coverage, and automate sanity checks

What you have

Required Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or systems administration with exposure to enterprise environments Understanding of secure configuration principles for systems such as Windows, Linux, cloud platforms or networking devices Familiarity with scripting languages or configuration tools Ability to interpret security benchmarks and translate technical guidance into actionable requirements Attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks, NIST, DISA STIGS, or vendor-specific hardening guidelines Experience reviewing scan data from tools like Qualys, CrowdStrike, or similar platforms Hands on experience administering one or more technology platforms is a plus Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

In addition to the salary range, this role is also eligible for bonus or incentive opportunities.

Whats in it for you

At Schwab, were committed to empowering our employees personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means youll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions Paid parental leave and family building benefits Tuition reimbursement Health, dental, and vision insurance Seniority level

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