Principal Analyst, IT Security

Job Description Summary
Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of data protection / privacy program, policies, plans, procedures.
Job Description
This role is a hybrid workstyle: with the associate expected to work from a Raymond James office location at least three days per week, including either Monday or Friday.
Raymond James’ work environment is designed to reinforce our values-based culture while supporting the competitiveness, profitability, and long-term growth of our firm.
Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.
Responsibilities:
Lead in detecting and analyzing security incidents, including attacks, breaches, and identified vulnerabilities, and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.
Contribute to the design and creation of reporting strategies and templates. Lead execution of complex reports, identifying and interpreting complex patterns and trends, and translating those insights into actionable recommendations.
Design and implement disaster recovery and contingency plans to protect company data.
Monitor and review performance and behaviors within area of responsibility to identify and resolve noncompliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.
Technical Skills/Experience:
Strong experience with IT compliance, audit, risk management, and operational controls, including audit representation, evidence collection, findings management, and remediation.
Proven ability to drive vulnerability management and remediation, including prioritization, tracking, validation, and resolution within established SLAs.
Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, technical standards, and controls, with measurable improvements in compliance and audit readiness.
Ability to establish and track compliance KPIs, including vulnerability remediation SLAs, aging findings, audit action closure, control effectiveness, and overdue remediation.
Strong understanding of enterprise networking and network security, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN, and infrastructure security controls.
Ability to demonstrate measurable outcomes such as reduced vulnerability backlog, fewer overdue findings, improved remediation timelines, and increased control compliance.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate compliance requirements into technical actions and drive execution across Operations, Engineering, Security, Risk, and Audit.
Team-oriented, security-first mindset with the ability to drive consistent compliance practices across global teams.
Education
High School (HS) (Required)
Work Experience
General Experience - 6 to 10 years
Certifications
Travel
Workstyle
Hybrid
The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.