Mizuho · 7 hours ago
Security Operations Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expMizuho is the 15th largest bank in the world, providing comprehensive financial services globally. They are seeking a Security Operations Analyst to lead security operations, prioritize activities, respond to security incidents, and enhance cybersecurity solutions.
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Responsibilities
Perform day to day support of security tools and systems, including but not limited to SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, SNOW, Email Protection, and other Network or System Monitoring tools
Manage relationships with SOC, MSSP, and other security vendors
Recommend and implement enhancements to existing processes, focusing on automation and integration between other security solutions
Conduct advanced Incident Response activities to investigate and respond to complex Cybersecurity events or incidents
Coordinate successful conclusion of security incidents in accordance with Mizuho’s Incident Response Plan
Partner with security engineering to assist with security incidents and forensic investigations
Prepare Incident Response documentation, IR Playbooks, KRI\KPIs, clearly communicate technical details for Senior Management
Lead and contribute to detection and response capabilities, focusing on creating high fidelity alerts and developing tuning adjustments for repeated events
Perform forensic activities along with malware analysis of suspicious files during major cybersecurity incidents
Hands on experience with SIEM/SOAR platform, playbook creation and detection models to reduce alert fatigue and improve detection accuracy
Support implementation and engineering of cybersecurity solutions to improve security posture
Work with colleagues and vendors to assess different technologies and determine their impact within the Mizuho environment
Provide technical support to design, develop, engineer and implement cybersecurity requirements for new and existing hardware, networks, and applications
Prepare formal and informal reports with security requirements on security incidents, system vulnerabilities, and ongoing compliance functions
Develop and lead Incident Response initiatives to mature existing or future cybersecurity services to reduce the threat landscape across the bank
Qualification
Required
7-9+ years of cybersecurity experience, at least +4 working as an investigator in a Response team
Strong communication skills. Ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, solutions, etc
Deep understanding of log analysis and correlation across large data sets
Take an automation-first approach to mature cyber hygiene
Good analytical and problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve security issues
Developing complex SPL and EDR alerts to improve detection abilities
Knowledge of Proxies, Web Servers, Cloud, IDS/IPS and Packet Captures
Understanding of TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, and other Network functionality
Knowledge of Linux, Windows, and Virtualization security
Self-driven to learn and develop skills
Preferred
Experience with scripting (PowerShell or Python preferred)
Strong educational background with BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401K plans
Discretionary bonus
Company
Mizuho
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lara Grant
Chief of Staff, CTO
Mitch Billek
Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer
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