Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst III

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst III will perform advanced and efficient data analysis, identifying anomalies, trends, or relevant correlations and turning that information into actionable intelligence. This job function will also review information from multiple advanced cyber technologies to identify, investigate, isolate, eradicate and report potential threat activity or threat actors. Analysts create reports and reporting metrics. When required, this job function will also act as an on-call cyber incident responder and be the subject matter expert with investigations. This role has a heavy emphasis on intelligence-driven incident response and deep technical analysis. Performs advanced investigations such as network log analysis, endpoint system log analysis and malware analysis. Helps coordinate remediation and tracking of those same investigations.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrable analytical skills across various technologies
• Performs on-call activities when required
• Uses threat intelligence or hypotheses to hunt for known threats
• Creates advanced automated alerts and playbooks which correlate indicators of compromise
• Trains team members on efficient and advanced threat hunting and investigation techniques
• Performs advanced analysis of malware
• Creates intellectual property such as procedural documentation and tools for automated analysis and correlation activities
• Performs investigations by reviewing raw data, identifies security anomalies or trends, and turns that information into actionable resolution requests or reports
• Produces key metrics related to threats and risks
• Performs active collection and inventory of external cyber threats relevant to the organization
• Conducts studies and make recommendations to identify cyber threats; threat vectors; threat actors; and threat trends
• Performs the tracking of investigations and incidents through resolution
• Leads analyst requests for new or modified cyber security alerts
• Identifies and manages threat signatures from all available sources
• Performs standard procedures for incident response to counteract the detected threats
• Interfaces with CISO and as part of the Cyber Incident Response roles
• Represents the Security Operations - Threat Intel team at internal and external threat intelligence and cybersecurity forums
• Performs analysis of potentially malicious activities and software
• Ensures the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
• Performs network/system/application/log intrusion detection analysis and trends
• Performs security incident handling efforts in response to a detected incident, and coordinates with other stakeholders
• Leads maintenance of policies, standards and procedures
• Maintains awareness of trends in security, regulatory, technology, and operational requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a Master's degree or 2 year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physical Science or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Proven progressive IT Security experience
• Minimum 2 years of Cyber Threat Hunting experience
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Candidate should feel comfortable presenting to his peers and coworkers
• Expertise in operating system, application, network, and database security architectures.
• Cyber Security related certifications desired, not required
• Background and drug screen.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in information security is desirable: CCNA+S; JSEC; GCIH; GCTI; CEH; CISSP; SSCP; OSCP; OSEE; CPT; DFP; THP; eWAPT

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States at the date of hire.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

The base pay scale for this position in:

Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is: $150,000 - $175,000.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Early Warning Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage-Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan-Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off -Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

AndSOmuch more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure tocheck our Benefits page here for the latest. Ourteamcan share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.

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