BlackRock · 15 hours ago
Cyber Operations Engineer-VP
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expBlackRock is a global leader in financial services and is seeking a Cyber Operations Engineer to join their team of Cyber Security Experts. The role involves supporting the Global Cyber Operations Function by responding to incidents, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring effective investigation and resolution of security threats.
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Responsibilities
Acts as an escalation point for regional information security incidents and support the response to incidents impacting the region and/or occurring during regional business hours
Performs daily review of reports and alerts to identify Information Security events for further investigation while escalating exceptional events as necessary
Act as a mentor for more junior team members
Performs investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents
Ensures that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated
Collaborates with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate events
Provides advice and guidance on the response action plans for information risk events and incidents based on incident type and severity
Assists with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident
Regularly develop new and interesting use cases for future SIEM logic
Participate in cyber threat hunts in support of the global cyber operations function
Assist with forensics investigations
Participate in the creation, modification and maintenance of all Cyber Monitoring policies and procedures
Keep abreast of cyber security trends and the emerging threat landscape in general and as it relates to BlackRock
Deliver timely and detailed documentation related to any incident including the findings, review and follow-up activities
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience in security operations center, or similar security technical and operational role
University Degree
Action-oriented attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves
Intermediate knowledge in system security architecture and security solutions – IDS, Splunk, data loss prevention, next generation anti-malware, etc
Intermediate knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Network Layers, etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of malware operation and indicators
Intermediate knowledge of current threat landscape (threat actors, APT, cyber-crime, etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of security related technologies and their functions (IDS, IPS, FW, WAF, SIEM, DLP, Proxy, next gen anti-malware etc.)
Intermediate knowledge of Windows and Unix or Linux
Intermediate knowledge of Firewall and Proxy technology
Intermediate knowledge of penetration techniques
Advanced event analysis leveraging SIEM tools
Advanced incident investigation and response skill set
Advanced log parsing and analysis skill set
Strong oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Experience with scripting
Knowledge of forensic techniques
Integrity and the highest ethical standards
Rapidly assimilates complex data and information and displays a developed learning agility
Self-starter with the personal drive to achieve superior performance
Courage of convictions and the ability to respectfully debate the status quo
Natural curiosity and desire to always learn
Preferred
MBA, CISSP, CISM, GCHI, CEH, CCNA, or GIAC
Advanced knowledge of ServiceNow
Benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
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