Senior Security Analyst

Job Category Technology Job Overview The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will play a key leadership role within the Perimeter Security team focusing on network perimeter defense for our public web api and partner platforms The Senior Analyst will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing edge threats managing cybersecurity incidents performing advanced threat hunting and maintaining system integrations The role requires collaboration with Security Engineering Application Engineering Site Reliability SRE and infrastructure teams to safeguard the organization s application perimeter leveraging tools such as Splunk native database queries CDN defensive systems WAFs and internal security tools Key Responsibilities 1 Incident Response Mitigation Lead responses to traffic and perimeter-related security incidents ensuring the accurate identification and prioritization of edge threats Leverage CDN defenses WAFs and internal tooling to quickly implement effective mitigations Focus on reducing false positive rates by refining detection and mitigation techniques to ensure defensive systems have minimal operational impact while maintaining robust security Detect analyze and investigate incidents involving customer traffic interference bot activity scanners and malicious actors Utilize native database queries Splunk and other monitoring platforms to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of security risks Manage the prioritization and escalation of incidents based on severity working closely with Web Engineering SRE and infrastructure teams to drive rapid mitigation 2 Threat Monitoring Hunting False Positive Reduction Proactively monitor traffic patterns using Splunk internal databases and other security tools to identify and assess threats within cloud environments Track and analyze threat actors scanner activities and IP reputation to distinguish between legitimate threats and benign anomalies with a strong emphasis on reducing false positives Investigate traffic anomalies to proactively mitigate operational impacts on engineering teams and ensure optimized security controls Collaborate closely with Web Engineering and SRE teams to minimize customer impact and refine mitigation processes for greater accuracy 3 System Integration Maintenance Ensure seamless integration patching and ongoing maintenance of security controls for cloud perimeter systems including CDNs WAFs SigSci and NGINX Lead efforts to identify and address vulnerabilities related to API endpoints and cloud services Maintain continuous monitoring of cloud-based perimeter security applications ensuring resilience against emerging threats 4 Collaboration with Engineering and Operations Teams Partner with Security Engineering Application Engineering Web Engineering and SRE teams to embed security into new systems endpoints and integrations from the start Lead cross-functional efforts to optimize security controls reduce alert noise and minimize operational impacts while ensuring strong perimeter defenses Document communicate and prioritize security incidents recommended actions and resolutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 5 Reporting Documentation Generate and present executive-level reports on traffic mitigation including metrics such as sessions impacted by mitigation systems financial savings from bot attack prevention and availability impacts due to traffic anomalies Maintain comprehensive documentation on incidents threat patterns system changes and mitigation strategies to support continuous improvement Regularly report on efforts to reduce false positives and improve the operational impact of mitigation technologies Qualifications Exceptional proficiency in the English language both written and verbal with a demonstrated ability to craft detailed engaging and audience-appropriate reports for peers and leadership Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to quickly identify and mitigate complex threats in high-volume environments Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or a related field or equivalent work experience Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or public application software engineering with a focus on CDN Management cloud technologies and perimeter security Extensive experience in incident response cloud-native threat hunting and mitigation in public private hybrid cloud environments e g AWS Azure GCP Strong hands-on experience with traffic and threat monitoring tools such as Splunk native database queries and cloud-native security solutions Deep knowledge of CDNs WAFs firewalls IDS IPS and API security particularly in cloud-based architectures Proficiency with web and API systems such as NGINX Kubernetes Apache Web Servers along with cloud-native edge defense platforms About Us Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce Fanatics Collectibles and Fanatics Betting Gaming allowing sports fans to Buy Collect and Bet Through the Fanatics platform sports fans can buy licensed fan gear jerseys lifestyle and streetwear products headwear and hardgoods collect physical and digital trading cards sports memorabilia and other digital assets and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties including major national and international professional sports leagues players associations teams colleges college conferences and retail partners 2 500 athletes and celebrities and 200 exclusive athletes and over 2 000 retail locations including its Lids retail stores Our more than 22 000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally About the Team Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer manufacturer and seller of licensed fan gear jerseys lifestyle and streetwear products headwear and hardgoods It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues teams colleges and associations globally - as well as its flagship site www fanatics com http www fanatics com Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online sports venue and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues teams colleges and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL NBA MLB NHL MLS Formula 1 and Australian Football League AFL the Dallas Cowboys Golden State Warriors Paris Saint-Germain Manchester United Chelsea FC and Tokyo Giants the University of Notre Dame University of Alabama and University of Texas the International Olympic Committee IOC England Rugby and the Union of European Football Associations UEFA At Fanatics Commerce we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do Build Championship Teams Obsessed with Fans Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit Determined and Relentless Mindset