Information Security Analyst I (Remote)

At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Information Security Analyst I? Globe Life is looking for an Information Security Analyst I to join the team!

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the organization’s information security and data protection objectives by monitoring, analyzing, and documenting security-related activity and risks. This role focuses on identifying potential data loss, misuse, or unauthorized disclosure of information, supporting broader security monitoring activities, and helping ensure business processes and technical controls align with information security policies and standards. The analyst identifies data handling risks, investigates potential policy violations, and supports the effectiveness of technical and administrative controls designed to protect organizational data assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

This is a remote/work-from-home position.

What You Will Do:

• Review and analyze potential data loss alerts across multiple data movement and handling avenues, including email, cloud services, file sharing, endpoints, and business processes.
• Identify risks related to unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or improper handling of sensitive information, regardless of detection source.
• Perform initial triage of identified issues, including potential data loss, inappropriate data handling, or control gaps.
• Apply information security policies, data classification standards, and handling requirements when evaluating alerts and activities.
• Document analysis, decisions, and outcomes in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify false positives, valid business use cases, and potential security risks.
• Support implementation and maintenance of DLP policies, rules, and data classification and handling standards.
• Escalate suspected or confirmed data loss events following defined workflows.
• Support information security investigations by providing analysis, evidence, and reporting.
• Identify common trends, security issues, and and recurring risk scenarios.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to address non-compliant or risky practices.
• Recommend administrative, technical, or procedural controls to reduce identified security risks.
• Assist with maintaining and improving data protection rules, policies, standards, procedures, playbooks, and detection logic across people, process, and technology.
• Prepare metrics, summaries, and reports related to data protection activities and risk exposure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data protection strategies and response playbooks.
• Assist with risk assessments and vulnerability identification to help improve security posture.
• Participate in security reviews, audits, or assessments as assigned.

What You Can Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, risk management or a related field or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• Entry-level certifications (Security+, Network+, or similar) (Preferred).
• 0-2 years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, privacy, compliance, or IT support roles (Preferred).
• Experience in regulatory industries (e.g., insurance, healthcare, financial services) (Preferred).
• Knowledge of information security fundamentals with emphasis on data confidentiality and protection.
• Knowledge of Common cybersecurity threats, attack methods, and indicators of suspicious activity.
• Knowledge of security monitoring and alerting concepts.
• Knowledge of data loss and data exposure concepts, including intentional and unintentional disclosure.
• Knowledge of data analysis fundamentals, including pattern recognition, trend analysis, and basic statistical concepts.
• Knowledge of data classification and handling requirements for sensitive and regulatory information.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of data loss prevention technologies and use cases.
• Knowledge of common data exposure and leakage scenarios across email, messaging, cloud services, file sharing, endpoints, and business processes.
• Knowledge of basic cybersecurity risk concepts, including likelihood, impact, risk, mitigation, and control effectiveness.
• Knowledge of policy and standards interpretation, especially related to acceptable use and data handling.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory awareness related to data protection.
• Knowledge of security control concepts across administrative, technical, and procedural domains.
• Knowledge of basic incident response fundamentals and escalation criteria.
• Knowledge of documentation, evidence retention, and audit defensibility principles.
• Understanding of business processes and data flows across different departments.
• Ability to triage and analyze alerts related to potential data loss or policy violations using a risk-based approach.
• Ability to identify potential security incidents, policy violations, or data protection risks.
• Ability to apply analytical thinking to distinguish normal business activity from policy violations.
• Critical thinking skills to question assumptions and validate findings.
• Ability to identify indicators of malicious vs. non-malicious activity during initial review.
• Ability to apply information security policies and standards to real-world scenarios.
• Ability to recognize data loss patterns and risk indicators across multiple avenues.
• Ability to identify trends, recurring issues, and gaps in controls or processes contributing to data protection risk.
• Ability to recommend practical risk mitigation actions.
• Ability to document findings, decisions, rationales, and outcomes clearly and consistently.
• Ability to communicate with business users to validate activity and correct non-compliant processes.
• Ability to ask clarifying questions to validate business context and intent.
• Ability to communicate findings effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within defined procedures and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately based on risk and defined thresholds.
• Ability to manage workload effectively while following established governance processes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a security team while following defined procedures.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.

• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.

• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.

• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.

• Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.

• Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.

• Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.

• Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.