Senior Cyber Analyst – M&A

Posted:
9/10/2025, 6:49:03 AM

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Cyber Analyst is responsible for executing cybersecurity assessments related to mergers and acquisitions (M&As), leading integration planning, coordination, and reporting across cross-functional business and technology teams. This role also manages external team resources and supports continuous improvements in cybersecurity integration processes.

Responsibilities:

  • Execute cybersecurity assessments of M&As, including risk identification and evaluation.

  • Manage end-to-end cybersecurity integration processes and activities.

  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional meetings, supporting customer due diligence efforts.

  • Provide continuous updates and reporting to key stakeholders and senior management.

  • Support the continuous improvement of integration approaches, cost models, and reporting practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
  • 5 years of experience in cybersecurity M&A integration, cybersecurity project management, security risk assessment, audit, or third-party security risk management.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across the enterprise.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CTPRP, CTPRA, ISSAP, or ISSEP.
  • Additional certifications in cybersecurity, risk management, or audit practices.

Skills & Abilities

  • Proven experience in cybersecurity M&A integration and third-party security assessments.

  • Strong project management and budgeting experience in cybersecurity or technology.

  • Ability to coordinate and manage internal and external team resources effectively.

  • Expertise in information security, privacy domains, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, negotiate, and manage relationships with stakeholders.

  • Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and making decisions with incomplete information.

  • Ability to work independently within a geographically dispersed team.

  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required. A minimum of B2+ level is required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid (3 days Office/Ultra park II Lagunilla, Heredia)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Asociacion Solidarista
  • Life Insurance
  • Personal Day Off

Note: Only candidates with Costa Rican nationality or valid immigration status will be considered; applicants residing outside Costa Rica will not be considered, and relocation is not available

Sysco

Website: https://sysco.com/

Headquarter Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1969

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electrical Distribution ⋅ Food and Beverage ⋅ Food Delivery ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Hospitality ⋅ Logistics ⋅ Marketing ⋅ Meat and Poultry ⋅ Restaurants ⋅ Sales