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Cybersecurity Lead Analyst
- TIAA (Portland, OR)
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This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.
This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.
The anticipated term of this engagement will be 13 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.
CW-Cyber Security Analyst III
The Sr. Info Security Analyst drafts, communicates, implements, enforces and monitors the organization's security controls to protect technology assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction. Under limited supervision, this job works independently to manage and monitor the organization's IT systems and networks to ensure the security and safety of the organization's information.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
+ Ensures implementation of secure operating systems, networks and databases for the organization.
+ Performs complex risk assessments and executes tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
+ Drafts plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
+ Encrypts data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
+ Facilitates risk audits and assessments and provides recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness.
+ Monitors analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information.
+ Reviews violations of computer security procedures and discusses procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
+ Trains users and promotes security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
Educational Requirements
+ University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
+ 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred
Physical Requirements
+ Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level
7IC
Leadership & Strategy
+ Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
+ Develop and execute the organization’s cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
+ Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities.
Microsoft Security Operations
+ Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365.
+ Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics.
+ Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection.
+ Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
+ Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
+ Conduct monthly Attack Simulations
Threat Management & Incident Response
+ Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools.
+ Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender.
+ Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
+ Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws).
+ Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts.
+ Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness.
Training & Awareness
+ Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication.
+ Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations.
Start Date: 17-Nov-2025
End Date: 31-Dec-2026
Travel Required: No
Anticipated Posting End Date:
Base Pay Range: $38.13/hr - $57.21/hr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
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Equal Opportunity
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
Our full EEO & Non-Discrimination statement is on our careers home page (https://careers.tiaa.org/) , and you can read more about your rights and view government notices here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters) .
Accessibility Support
TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.
If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:
Phone: (800) 842-2755
Email: [email protected]
Drug and Smoking Policy
TIAA maintains a drug-free and smoke/free workplace.
Privacy Notices
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .
For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .
For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/tiaa-global-capabilities-privacy-notice) .
For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .
TIAA started out over 100 years ago to help ensure teachers could retire with dignity. Today, many people who work at not-for-profits rely on our wide range of financial products and services to support and strengthen their financial well-being.
Privacy Notices
+ For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-privacy) .
+ For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/tiaa-nuveen-ca-privacy) .
+ For Applicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/support/privacy/tiaa-global-capabilities-privacy-notice) .
+ For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here (https://www.tiaa.org/public/nuveen-eu-uk-privacy) .
Nondiscrimination & Equal Opportunity Employment
TIAA is committed to providing equal opportunity across all employment practices and we believe our employees have a right to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
EEO is the Law (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/TIAAGLOBAL/documents/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights-1688394514088.pdf)
Pay Transparency
Philadelphia Ban the Box (https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf)
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