Principal Cyber Security Analyst

A recognized financial organization is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join their growing team.

**This is a Hybrid role, requiring 3 days a week onsite at their Charlotte, NC office.**

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Senior Director to translate vision into action plans and operationalize strategic priorities


• Manage executive meeting preparation, including agendas, data briefings, and follow-up tracking


• Create leadership-facing reports and presentations that influence enterprise decisions


• Monitor progress of cybersecurity initiatives, remove roadblocks, and ensure on-time delivery


• Coordinate project execution across data protection, insider threat, DLP, and encryption governance efforts


• Facilitate interdepartmental meetings and ensure decision points are acted upon and tracked


• Develop reporting dashboards to assess progress toward OKRs (objectives and key results)


• Synthesize insights from cybersecurity metrics, risk indicators, and operational KPIs


• Surface risks and opportunities using structured analysis to support executive decision-making


• Maintain leadership calendars, oversee scheduling logistics, and coordinate strategic events


• Manage content and documentation across internal systems like SharePoint and project trackers


• Draft and distribute internal communications that support cybersecurity awareness and transparency


• Act as the liaison between cybersecurity leadership and other corporate functions (e.g., Legal, HR, Technology)


• Build collaborative relationships across business lines and manage key touchpoints with external partners


• Ensure timely resolution of escalated issues through stakeholder coordination and documentation


• Support due diligence, coordination, and communications with third-party vendors or consultants


• Maintain structured, version-controlled documentation for strategic initiatives and recurring processes


• Assist in updating SOPs and playbooks in line with evolving cybersecurity goals

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience supporting Executives in Strategic, Project Leadership, or Cybersecurity Operations


• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field


• Experience in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Financial Services


• Exposure to Data Protection programs, such as DLP, Insider Threat, or Encryption Governance


• Familiarity with Salesforce, Jira, Smartsheet, or other Project Management platforms


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), SharePoint, and collaboration tools.


• Demonstrated success managing executive priorities, organizing cross-functional efforts, and reporting on complex initiatives


• Strong written and visual communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Master's Degree and/or an MBA