Senior Analyst, Cyber Defense Operations

Company: Ball Corporation

Location:

Belgrade, RS, 11070

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Job Category: IT Administration

Req ID: 50166

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Position overview:

The Senior Security Analyst is responsible for executing and coordinating advanced cybersecurity defense activities to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats impacting Ball Corporation’s global IT and OT‑adjacent environments. The role is reporting to the Director of Cyber Defense Operations, and it serves as a senior technical practitioner and operational leader, supporting threat detection, incident response, attack surface management, and vulnerability management. The Senior Security Analyst works closely with internal cybersecurity teams and a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to ensure timely threat response, risk‑based prioritization, and effective communication during cybersecurity events.

Key responsiblities include:

Perform advanced security monitoring, investigation, and incident response activities across enterprise environments
Act as a senior escalation point for cybersecurity incidents, supporting triage, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts
Support the Attack Surface Management (ASM) program by analyzing exposure data, validating findings, and coordinating remediation actions
Execute Vulnerability Management activities, including vulnerability analysis, risk‑based prioritization, and remediation tracking
Coordinate day‑to‑day operational activities with the MSSP, including alert handling, investigations, and escalation management
Support development, maintenance, and execution of incident response playbooks and procedures
Participate in cyber incident simulations, tabletop exercises, and post‑incident reviews
Document incidents, investigations, and lessons learned to improve detection and response maturity
Provide technical input into cyber defense metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting
Provide technical input into cyber defense metrics, dashboards, and operational reporting
Support cybersecurity monitoring and response activities across global regions and time zones
Coordinate with regional IT, OT, and business teams during incident response and remediation efforts
Account for regional operational and regulatory considerations during investigations and response activities
Ensure consistent execution of cyber defense processes while supporting regional operational needs

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline required
Minimum of 6–10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security monitoring, or incident response roles
Experience supporting enterprise or industrial environments preferred
Relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred
Strong collaboration skills across cybersecurity, IT, OT, and external service providers
Knowledge of cybersecurity threats, attack techniques, and defensive controls
Understanding of incident response processes and escalation models
Familiarity with attack surface management and vulnerability management concepts
Awareness of OT‑related cyber risks and safety considerations
Understanding of how cyber defense activities support enterprise risk reduction, resilience, and regulatory posture
Fluent English language

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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