Principal Incident & Threat Analyst

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
89K-149K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
The Principal Incident & Threat Analyst leads incident response efforts, conducts malware analysis, and develops security controls to manage risks. They create strategies based on attacker techniques, deliver security incident presentations to management, and collaborate with teams to enhance incident detection and response across the enterprise.
Summary Generated by Built In

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Guides and supports incident response teams through mastery of the information, data, and technology available. Maintains expert-level knowledge of detection capabilities and attacker techniques. Develops effective security controls to enhance the business environment and improves management decision making. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You'll Do It

  • Conduct threat briefings across the enterprise at varying levels of knowledge and understanding.
  • Work with the Enterprise Vulnerability Management team to identify and address emergent threats to the firm
  • Coordinate with the Incident and Crisis Management team to mitigate the risk of external vendor compromises
  • Educate members of the Cyber Security group on relevant threats to the environment and to our vertical
  • Create and disseminate Threat Bulletins, Reports, and Updates on a regular basis
  • Monitor and track threat actors/groups identified as most likely to attack the firm and/or our vertical and work with relevant internal teams on defensive measures
  • Monitor Intelligence feeds/sources for work initiation
  • Develop/Mentor junior members of the team through training and knowledge sharing opportunities.
  • Key contributor to strategy and prioritization of program initiatives
  • Coordinate prioritization of team assignments with Sr. Manager


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
  • 6+ years of experience with Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or related.
  • In lieu of education, 8+ years of experience with Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or related.


Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Prior Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience
  • Demonstrable experience with cyber threat intelligence vendor tools and services
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Intelligence Lifecycle
  • Experience building common Threat Intelligence products
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
  • GIAC (GCTI or GCIH or GCIA)


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Nov-17-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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