Information Security Analyst

Location: Heredia, Heredia, cr

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

The Senior Information Security Analyst at Experian is an important role that safeguards our information assets and ensures compliance with industry standards. The Senior Information Security Analyst protects Experian's information assets by managing data-access governance, security reporting, and data-protection monitoring across Amazon Web Services environments. You will report to the Director of Information Security

• Security Reporting: Manage security posture and vulnerability reporting using Panaseer, and Checkmarx.
• Access Governance: Review data access, extracts, elevated access requests, and quarterly access reviews.
• Data Protection: Conduct PII and sensitive-data scans and support remediation with Data Engineering.
• Brand Protection: Monitor brand misuse and coordinate remediation and takedowns.
• Data Governance & Privacy: Support data classification, handling, and privacy programs.
• Automation & AI: Use Tines, Python, and approved AI tools to automate security processes.
• Collaboration: Partner with Engineering, Data Governance, Privacy, and InfoSec teams.
• Compliance: Support SOC 2, audits, and related evidence requests.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve security reviews, reporting, and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications: None required. Security+, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or working toward Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
• Experience: 5–7 years in information security, data governance, or IT compliance, including hands-on experience with access management, data-loss prevention, and Amazon Web Services-hosted environments.
• Familiarity with cloud security and lightweight automation tools (for example, Tines or Python).
• AI Fluency: Comfortable using AI assistants (for example, Claude or Copilot) for drafting, summarizing, and assessment in daily security work. This is an active area of investment for Experian InfoSec, so genuine interest in building AI-assisted workflows matters more than prior formal experience.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose-driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.