Senior Cyber Security Analyst

This role has the opportunity to work hybrid. During the interview process, our Talent Acquisition Team will share additional details with you. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst supports the Bank’s goals of ensuring the integrity and security of the Bank’s systems and information by monitoring Bank systems for anomalous behavior, events, alerts. They also perform active threat hunting across the Banks systems, assist with security automation, and maintain SOP documentation for the SOC. Responsibilities Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to identify anomalies and potential security breaches. Assess and prioritize security alerts generated by various security systems, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other detection mechanisms, to determine their significance and potential impact. Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents, malware samples, and suspicious activities to provide accurate and actionable recommendations for mitigation and prevention. Leverage advanced tools, techniques, and threat intelligence to proactively identify and investigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities within our network and systems. Participate in incident response efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to contain, eradicate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents in a timely and efficient manner. Perform basic forensics and analysis to uncover the root cause of security incidents, ensuring the preservation of evidence and maintaining chain of custody. Collaborate with Red Team to simulate cyber-attacks and assess the effectiveness of defensive measures, contributing to the continuous improvement of our cyber defenses. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of security processes, incidents, investigations, and mitigation strategies. Generate reports for management and relevant stakeholders as needed. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, fostering their professional growth and helping them develop strong cybersecurity skills. Qualifications Education and Minimum Experience: Bachelor’s degree with focus in IT, or Cyber Security Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a Cyber Security role Licenses and Certifications: Candidate should hold one or more relevant professional cyber security certifications. Including, but not limited to; CompTIA Sec , CompTIA CySA , etc. Candidate without CompTIA CySA MUST be able to obtain certification within 8-10 months of hire date. Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: Comprehensive understanding of cyber security principles, practices, and methodologies. Understanding of cloud security concepts, cloud service providers, and monitoring capabilities within multiple delivery models (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS). Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. Strong attack recognition and an attack's relationship to both threats and vulnerabilities. Recognition of anomalous behavior or attack patterns from logging analysis. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls) and Regulatory standards (PCI DSS, SOX, Etc.). Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework. Knowledge of SIEM toolsets and how they can be used for attack identification, Such as Splunk. Proficiency in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and Visio for reports, analysis, and presentations. Highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a proven ability to multi-task and who can work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills. Ability to be influential and establish positive cross-functional working relationships. Ability to obtain, analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources. Superior problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. 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