Cybersecurity Analyst II

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst II

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: Global Director of Infrastructure & Security

FLSA Status:

Location: Nashville, TN (hybrid)

SVP Worldwide - home to the iconic brands SINGER®, HUSQVARNA VIKING®, PFAFF®, and CREATIVATE - is the world's largest consumer sewing machine company. For over 170 years, we've inspired makers everywhere, from seasoned sewists to first-time creators.

Headquartered in Nashville, TN, with offices in Milan, Mexico City, and Singapore and sales offices, R&D labs, manufacturing hubs, and distribution centers around the world — our reach is truly global.

At SVP Worldwide, we live our values: Think Like Our Customer, Be Curious and Creative, Include Others and Be Transparent. We're building a connected, inclusive, and customer-first culture where passionate people can thrive.

With an ever-growing portfolio that includes sewing, embroidery & crafting machines, accessories, notions, garment care, and creative software, there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. Ready to help shape the future of sewing and crafting? Explore your next career move with us today.

JOB SUMMARY - SVP Worldwide is expanding its cybersecurity program and seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst II to support daily security operations, firewall governance, compliance readiness, and audit preparation. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a growing, build-from-scratch security function and wants to make an immediate impact on security posture and operational maturity.

Job Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor and triage SIEM alerts (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or comparable).
• Investigate phishing attempts, endpoint threats, identity anomalies, and MFA failures.
• Escalate high-risk incidents to leadership or MSSP with proper documentation.

Firewall & Network Security

• Review and document firewall rules and security policies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar).
• Assist with VPN, segmentation, and remote access configurations.
• Ensure adherence to change control and network security standards.

Audit, Governance & Compliance

• Support SOC 2, NIST CSF, cybersecurity insurance, and internal audit requests.
• Maintain asset inventories, access review logs, privileged account tracking, and backup validation records.
• Assist in updating security policies, including incident response, patching, and firewall standards.

Incident Response & Vulnerability Management

• Participate in cybersecurity incident response and forensic evidence collection.
• Track remediation efforts and monitor patching compliance in coordination with IT operations.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning and remediation workflows.

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop SOPs, runbooks, workflow documentation, and incident playbooks.
• Contribute to automation opportunities and security process improvements.
• Participate in security tabletop exercises, business continuity planning, and lessons-learned reviews.

You Bring (requirements, preferred experience):

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or 4 yrs equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Information Systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or network security.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, etc.).
• Understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, MFA, and identity access management (IAM).

Preferred

• Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Meraki
• Exposure to NIST CSF, SOC 2, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID / Active Directory.
• Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, or actively pursuing CISSP/CISM.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong written documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining accurate records and data
• Adaptable to change in the work environment, is a Change Agent
• Willingness to develop, is self-aware and open to feedback
• Customer focused with professional presence along with having confidence and comfort responding to inquiries

We Offer You:

• Full benefits package; medical, dental, vision
• 401k plan
• Competitive PTO accrual as well as additional wellness days
• Hybrid work schedule
• Work environment that harbors a culture of collaboration and community
• Learning and development opportunities
• Direct impact on a new and developing cybersecurity program
• Exposure to infrastructure, security operations, compliance, and governance
• Opportunity to build processes and documentation from the ground up
• High visibility to IT leadership and executive stakeholders

You will need to be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Required to retrieve or reposition products like sewing machines weighing up to 50 pounds
• Any additional physical requirements

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Work Environment/Location/Flex Arrangement:

SVP Worldwide offers a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As part of our Flexible Workplace Policy, this position will be hybrid based in our company HQ in Nashville, TN.

Why You Will Love Being a Part of the SVP Worldwide Team:

We take care of our team! We offer a competitive benefit package including: multiple health plan options comprised of vision and dental plans, 401K plan, life insurance, disability insurance, pet insurance, parental leave, generous employee discounts and paid time off benefits including wellbeing days.

At SVP Worldwide, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to employ a unique workforce that is reflective of our consumers across the globe. That means understanding, respecting and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

SVP Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. SVP Worldwide prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration.

In The News:

In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global investment firm with more than $25 billion of assets under management and a portfolio of approximately 50 operating companies that serve customers around the world. Platinum Equity has committed to fully support SVP Worldwide's continued growth and to bring additional financial and operational resources to help accelerate the company's efforts.

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