ASSOCIATE SECURITY ANALYST

We're Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business.
Our people are the force of meaningful progress.
We enable the incredible with data - from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives.
We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation.
Together, we create a sustainable future for all.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire he future.
We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally important to us.
Associate Security Analyst Hitachi Vantara is looking for a passionate and talented Security Analyst to join our Cybersecurity team and partner with Hitachi Vantara business groups to best understand the organization's needs and how they relate to our global information security posture.
In this role you will report to the Global Leader for Product Security and will support the technical team on security testing activities against Hitachi Vantara products, services and/or infrastructure.
You will be working very closely with the engineering and product teams to assess our security, make recommendations, and suggest solutions.
The individual will be supporting the Penetration testing team and Product Security leader.
The right individual will have the opportunity to guide our IT and Product Engineers' long-term security strategy and contribute to the overall growth and maturity of Hitachi Vantara services.
The candidate will act independently and collaborate with engineers, peers, partners, and managers from IT and multiple organizations to ensure technical excellence and satisfaction.
Responsibilities • Conduct penetration testing across Hitachi Vantara products services and/or infrastructure.
• Conduct vulnerability research and use off-the-shelf exploits.
• Be capable of identifying security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements • Participate in root cause analysis processes based on information about the engineering groups processes, technology, and maturity.
• Communicate across functional areas and update project statuses to keep project teams informed of progress and/or significant changes.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully distill complex technical information into clear, concise yet comprehensive communication material • Understand the fundamental company security and risk management strategy and be able to apply that as fundamental pillar of the transformation strategy.
Qualifications Work Experience, Skills and/or Education Requirements.
• General knowledge on penetration testing including a fair degree of security engineering knowledge • Experience with security testing tools (Burp suite, Kali, etc.) • Conduct vulnerability research on relevant cloud technologies.
• Basic knowledge of threat model, network security, cryptography, authentication and authorization.
• Basic understanding of application security patterns including web application security (OWASP top 10, XSS, injection vulnerabilities, CSRF, platform security hardening).
• General knowledge about the implementation of one or more of the following.
Identity and Access Management, SSO, SAML, Open ID, OAuth2 or 2FA technologies.
• An ability to script or customize attack code as needed is a plus • Ability to facilitate meetings with strong presentation skills and ability to quickly discern differing points of view versus derailing points of view Education.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and training.
• Ideally an industry recognized certification entry level like CC from ISC2.
Our Company Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family.
We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation.
We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.
Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive.
Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities.
We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture.
If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Values We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements.
Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit.
Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity.
Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results.
We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings.
We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you We want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow - at home and at work.
Which is why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation.
That means support, services, and resources that also take care of your holistic health and wellbeing.
We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas.
Here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
About us We're a global team of innovators.
Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges.
We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society.
If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.