Sr Specialist - Security Analytics & Operations

Your Opportunity

Schwab remains committed to providing increased visibility to career growth opportunities and job requirements. This posting announcement is part of increased transparency and while all qualified applicants will be reviewed and considered, this organization has a preferred candidate identified for this role.

At Schwab, you’re 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.

We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location.

What you have

Core Responsibilities:

• Operate, improve, and scale database activity monitoring, database access governance, DLP, encryption, and related data protection controlsacross onprem and cloud environments

• Design and implement automation for DLP, database monitoring, encryption, and service account workflows to reduce manual effort and control friction

• Expand database monitoring coverage anddemonstratemeasurable risk reduction at scale using consistent metrics and operational telemetry

• Mature service account monitoring, ownership, and inventory accuracy, including integration with PAM and centralized governance processes

• Drive centralization of database access and support the elimination of legacy local entitlements in favor of standardized access models

• Develop andmaintainsustainable SOPs, metrics, and documentation to support SOX, PCI, FFIEC, and internal audit requirements

• Support audits and regulatory reviews by producingaccurate, repeatable, audit ready evidence across data protection controls

• Act as a technical SME across IAM Engineering, Infrastructure & Operations, PAM, SIEM/SOAR, and application teams, helping align tooling, controls, and operational expectations

• Serve as a subject matter expert and informal leader, sharing knowledge and coaching others

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inComputer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field

• 4+ years of cybersecurity experience, with hands on responsibility for data protection, identity, or database security controls

• Proven experienceoperatingand improving security controls in complex, production environments

• Strong understanding of database activity monitoring, database access governance, DLP, encryption, and data classification concepts

• Experience working with Active Directory, authentication, and identity related integrations

• Familiarity with ITIL Change Management practices and production change processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability toidentifycontrol gaps, design improvements, and implement solutions

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical andnon technicalstakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes through collaboration rather than authority

• Strong organizational skills and ability tomaintaindetailed, living documentation

• Proven ability to automate manual processes through scripting or other automation approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent)

• Experience supporting SOX, PCI, FFIEC, or internal audit control domains

• Hands onexperience with database monitoring, DLP, encryption, PAM, or SIEM/SOAR integrations

• Experience improving service account governance and inventory accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed organization

• Research oriented mindset with a structured, analytical approach