Security Event Analyst

Strong preference for those that are near Plano, TX or Louisville, KY and willing to be onsite Tuesday - Thursday.

Overview 

The Information Security Analyst I is an early-career role designed for individuals with a foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and IT systems. Under direct supervision, they support incident detection and response within the Security Operations Center (SOC), using enterprise security tools to monitor and triage events. As an Information Security Analyst I, you will frequently interact with members of all brand Security and IT teams as well as third-party platform providers. In this dynamic, global environment, you will be responsible for responding to, researching, and addressing network security events. On-call duties are expected. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Independently investigate alerts using a SIEM platform (e.g., QRadar) and escalate potential incidents. 

• Perform triage on security events. 

• Investigate and document findings for stakeholders through a ticketing system. 

• Analyze relevant threat intelligence and communicate findings to senior level analyst and management. 

• Identify opportunities for rule tuning and use case improvements to communicate with leadership. 

• Collaborate with other Security Services Subject Matter Experts to deliver a consistent and effective security service. 

• Work efficiently by establishing runbooks and standard operating procedures where needed. 

• Track evolving cyber threats and trends to ensure coverage of activity is implemented. 

Skills/Qualifications 

• 0–2 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, preferably in a SOC environment. 

• 2-3 years of IT experience (e.g. service desk, network operations)  

• Foundational knowledge of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP), intrusion detection systems, and cybersecurity principles. 

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and incident ticketing workflows. 

• Awareness of security frameworks such as the Cyber Kill Chain. 

• Effective time management and critical thinking skills. 

• Strong desire to learn and develop technical cybersecurity skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. 

Education/Certifications 

• College degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology or equivalent work experience. 

• Industry certifications such as Security+, Network+, or CCNA preferred. 

 

Salary Range:  $86,300 - $101,400 + bonus.  This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

 

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with d