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IT Risk and Security Analyst

MetLife
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
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Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition:

The US Technology IT Risk & Security team has an opportunity to support Risk Management, Data Security, and Business Continuity practices across the organization. This position requires the candidate to manage multiple responsibilities, including leading compliance initiatives, managing data privacy and application risk issues, and guiding Security-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage compliance projects for US Technology, including Business Continuity Planning and Non-Financial Risk Assessments.
  • Create and manage OpenPages issues related to data security and application risk.
  • Provide support for data privacy issue resolution, working with Privacy Compliance, Operations, and Business Controls as needed.
  • Provide IT Risk and Security services that comprise oversight, investigations, and strategic vision
  • Manage projects to investigate and close application vulnerabilities
  • Build partnerships across the broader organization and collaborate with key partners and stakeholders on planning and leading Non-Financial Risk Assessments.
  • Representing the US Technology IT Risk & Security organization to business and IT leadership as a clear, consistent source of trustworthy information, exhibiting transparency and good decision-making skills
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on new initiatives


Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 3-5 years of combined IT and security, business continuity, audit, compliance, or related work experience
  • Experience in risk management and data protection space.
  • Strong analytic and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to build strong working relationships and influence others
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
  • Individuals who are self-motivated and take initiative


Preferred:

  • Security, audit, or compliance certifications such as CISA, GSE, SANS, SOX or CISSP Certifications desired


At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 to $102,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

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