Associate, Information Security

Advanced Associate, Information Security

Drive Excellence in Data-Driven Security and Integrity

Role Overview

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital and physical environments, leveraging data to maintain the highest standards of security & integrity? We are seeking an accomplished Security Analyst (Advanced Associate) to champion security across our test centres and remote testing platforms. In this pivotal position, you will utilize advanced Data Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Risk Score Analysis, Web Monitoring, and Integrity Shopping to preserve the credibility and trustworthiness of our global security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced data forensics and analytics to identify, investigate, and mitigate security threats and incidents, ensuring the integrity and protection of all testing environments.
• Conduct web monitoring and analysis to identify emerging threats, suspicious activities, and potential vulnerabilities impacting test centre and remote test security.
• Lead initiatives in integrity shopping, proactively assessing and improving security processes to uphold uncompromising standards.
• Identify areas of opportunity within existing processes, taking ownership of implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, quality, and security objectives.
• Work closely with international vendors and internal stakeholders to monitor progress on global security projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and timely issue resolution.
• Serve as an expert spokesperson for quality & security message, raising internal awareness and mindshare around security and integrity best practices.
• Co-Own the effective resolution of security issues, acting as an escalation point for complex global projects and collaborating with vendors and channel quality teams to resolve challenges.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate efficient security processes, policies, and procedures to all relevant parties, supporting the company’s standards for Health & Safety, Security, Quality, and Business Continuity.
• Work under minimal supervision in driving impactful change and consistently exceeding security objectives across all domains.
• All employees have a responsibility to co-operate in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment, and to take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work and that of all other staff that may be affected by their acts or omissions

Key Activities

• Identifying and interpret unusual patterns or behaviors in data that may indicate security threats or breaches.
• Monitor websites and social media for suspicious content and tag for client action.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for timely resolution of flagged issues.
• Support global security projects via remote surveillance and video monitoring.
• Ensure Security Tickets are managed with turn around time.
• Use data analytics and machine learning to investigate and report on flagged test centres.
• Assist manager with new global initiatives and projects.
• Track target achievement and monitor budget expenses.
• Prepare periodic performance reports for test centres.
• Run and review Integrity shop reports to ensure corrective measures.
• Contribute to the Channel newsletter.
• Collaborate with team to improve the Security and Integrity shop program.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Information Security, Data Analytics, Forensics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in security analysis, data forensics, anomaly detection, and web monitoring, preferably within testing or assessment environments.
• Outstanding analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to detect and address complex security risks using data-driven approaches.
• Understanding of test centre operations, remote testing protocols, and global security compliance would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Macros and other tools .
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with aptitude for training, influencing, and raising awareness throughout the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively across international teams and vendors, as well as autonomously when required.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and ensure a high level of accuracy in documentation and data.
• High ethical standards, with deep commitment to maintaining organizational integrity and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical role in protecting the integrity and security of global assessment programs and make a real difference in the future of education and certification.
• Collaborate with a dynamic, international team, and access robust professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding environment that values innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Security

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL\_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 22795