Associate Analyst, Digital Security

I. Job Summary
WM is expanding its security exposure management capability through a dedicated Security Exposure Operations function responsible for turning security findings into consistent, measurable outcomes. The Associate Analyst supports the team's daily work. They move assigned findings from investigation through ownership, disposition and verified resolution, following established standards with guidance from senior team members. This is a developmental role for building hands-on expertise in exposure management, working across teams, and AI-enabled security operations.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Investigate assigned security findings using established criteria and ensure they are appropriately routed, and remediated through validation and disposition.
Identify remediation owners and track findings through remediation, risk acceptance or exception until they are closed.
Follow up with IT, application and infrastructure teams on open items, and escalate findings that are overdue, disputed or have no owner, using the defined process.
Collect and review remediation evidence to confirm a finding is ready to close.
Keep investigation notes, decisions and status accurate and current in team tracking systems.
Prepare regular metrics and status reports on aging, backlog and remediation progress.
Use the team's automation and AI tools for routing, tracking and reporting, and point out repetitive work or process gaps that could be improved.
III. Qualifications
A. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study.
4 years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
B. Preferred Qualifications
C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge or skills in one or more of the following is required:
Cybersecurity risk, vulnerability and exposure management, such as CVEs, CVSS scoring, patching and misconfigurations
Enterprise technology, including endpoints, servers, networks, cloud, applications and identity
Change, incident and problem management, including troubleshooting security solutions
Data and automation tools, such as Excel, Power BI, Python, PowerShell or AI tools
Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail
Self-motivated and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects through completion
Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Repetitive Motions
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Sitting
Talking
Hearing
Pay: The expected base pay range for this position across the U.S. is $67,800 - $95,000 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
V. Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
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Skills
Python, Power BI, Excel

Work arrangement
Yes