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Citizens · 1 month ago

Principal Cyber Defense Ops Specialist

One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Citizens is seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Ops Specialist who will be a resident technical expert within the Security Operations Center. This senior-level role involves working closely with various teams to manage security systems and enhance incident response and threat detection programs.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducting network forensics, log analysis, and malware triage in support of incident response investigations

Utilizing current and future tools to perform hunting for complex insider and outsider threats

Analyzing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing results to help identify stealthy threats and drive remedial action of critical threats

Supporting proactive deep malware analysis, and recommending defensive actions to effectively defend against malware related attacks

Recommend how to optimize security monitoring tools based on threat hunting discoveries

Facilitating the evaluation, selection and implementation of supporting SOC systems and tools

Helping develop meaningful metrics to reflect the true posture of the environment allowing the organization to make educated decisions based on risk

Exercising analytical skills and knowledge of supervision regulations

Qualification

Cyber Security Incident ResponseSecurity InformationEvent ManagementMalware AnalysisNetwork ForensicsScripting LanguagesVulnerability AssessmentAdvanced Persistent Threat KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Motivation

Required

7 or more years of progressive security industry experience

Demonstrated understanding of various operating systems (Window, Unix, Linux, AIX, etc) with an emphasis on Security Operations

Hands on experience with Security Information and Event Management Tools (QRadar, Arcsight, Splunk, etc.)

Hands on experience with Intrusion Prevention Tools

Hands on experience with Database Security Tools (Guardium)

Hands on experience with Data Loss Prevention Tools (Symantec, Websense, etc.)

Hands on experience with Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point etc.)

Hands on experience with Application Security Tools

Hands on experience with Vulnerability tools

Hands on experience with Cyber Security Incident Response

Hands on experience with Network Intrusion Detection Systems (SourceFire, McAfee, etc.)

Hands on experience with Host Intrusion Detection Systems

Hands on experience with Packet Capture tools

Experience with threat taxonomies, models (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK), and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Experience with one or more scripting language (Bash, Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.)

Experience with malware reverse Analysting and tools such as IDA Pro, OllyDbg, PEID etc

Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors and associated tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision

Experience with computer security incident handling, coordination and response

Knowledge and experience required in the areas of security assessment and vulnerability scanning, risk based threat analysis, and security mitigation techniques

Bachelor's Degree (Security / IT Related) or equivalent combination of experience

A combination of relevant industry certifications including, but not limited to CISSP, GREM, GCIH, GCIA, CEH, GCED, CISA, etc

Company

Citizens

Glassdoor3.6

At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citizensbank.com/

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