Mars · 4 hours ago
Global IT Security Analyst
Auburn, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expChampion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. The Global IT Security Analyst plays a key role in protecting the global technology environment by monitoring security alerts, conducting investigations, and supporting incident response while continuously improving the organization's security posture.
ConfectioneryConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Monitor and triage global SOC alerts, perform investigations (logs, endpoint forensics, network traffic), and support coordinated incident response activities
Document findings, complete RCAs, and drive corrective actions; contribute to the Incident Response Lifecycle Runbook
Conduct and validate vulnerability scans across cloud, on‑prem, network, and endpoints
Prioritize findings, track remediation with system/application owners, and support long‑term reduction strategies (patching, baselines, automation)
Administer and optimize core security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, IAM, MDM/MAM)
Maintain tool integrations and enhance detection logic, tuning, and automation workflows
Support internal/external audits, evidence gathering, and compliance reporting
Assist with risk assessments, control testing, and maturity improvement initiatives
Support supplier security reviews, penetration testing activities, and remediation tracking
Contribute to security awareness programs, training, and phishing simulations
Operate within ITIL processes and support eDiscovery, litigation holds, tabletop exercises, backup validation, and resiliency improvements
Qualification
Required
Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Cyber Security or related discipline
3–5 years in security operations or technical IT operations
Experience with vulnerability management, SIEM/EDR, incident response
Knowledge of hybrid/multi-cloud, endpoint protection
Exposure to Zero Trust, IAM, penetration testing
Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends if required, and stay accessible via company cell phone for after-hours IT Security support
Ability to interact with and provide support to a diverse group of Associates at all levels
Strong interpersonal, customer relationship/partnership to facilitate the implementation of new technologies across business units
Experience in change management to fully leverage technology to drive innovative ideas in the IT group
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Ability to travel between the Company's locations, and willingness to accept temporary assignment(s) to additional Company locations
Some travel is required
Preferred
Relevant certifications are an asset
Benefits
401k/RRSP with company matching.
Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
Free bag of premium pet food each month.
Company
Mars
Mars is a manufacturer of pet food, confectionery, and other food products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-04Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Claus Aagaard
CFO
Meghal Sheth
CFO, Mars Wrigley India
Recent News
2026-01-25
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