Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Description
Ericsson is hiring a Cybersecurity Analyst for the Americas Security Team in Plano, TX (onsite). In this role, you’ll help strengthen cybersecurity incident response and threat intelligence while building automation and AI-enabled investigation workflows. If you enjoy turning security data into actionable insights, this position offers a clear path to improve detection, response, and reporting across teams.
What you’ll do
- Support cybersecurity incident response and investigation activities, including analysis, documentation, evidence collection, and reporting
- Monitor, analyze, and correlate security information from multiple sources to identify potential threats and emerging risks
- Contribute to threat intelligence by researching, assessing, and communicating relevant cyber threats
- Assist with proactive threat hunting to identify suspicious activity before it is formally reported
- Develop and implement automation solutions, scripts, workflows, and tools to improve operational efficiency
- Design and prototype AI-enabled solutions, including AI agents and decision-support tools, to support investigations and operational workflows
- Apply AI capabilities to improve threat detection, response times, reporting, and security decision-making
- Create metrics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to demonstrate improvements in security effectiveness
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, privacy, legal, and business stakeholders across Ericsson
What we’re looking for
- Experience or demonstrated capability in cybersecurity, security operations, software development, automation, or a related technical field
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts including incident response, threat intelligence, and identity and access management
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with APIs, automation frameworks, workflow tools, or data integration concepts
- Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, and AI-enabled automation
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Preferred: Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud); certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or CEH are a plus
Tools and technologies you may work with
Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, APIs, automation frameworks, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Security+, CySA+, CEH
Benefits
- Annual bonus opportunity (Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select STV or SIP))
- Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, plus company credits toward premiums
- Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions as described
- Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
- Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually
- Paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
- Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs
Work authorization note
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this job position, including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1’s, H-1B1’s, E-3’s, O-1’s, and TN’s. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on CPT or EAD for this position.
Accommodation
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