Senior Cloud Security & Compliance Engineer

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Section 1: Position Summary

The Cyber Threat Detection and Response team is responsible for shaping and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence program that aligns with leading industry standards, advice, and direction. This involves operating and continually improving existing Cyber Threat Intelligence processes, as well as the development of new processes in response to evolving threats and business requirements. This role will work in close partnership with Security Engineering team, IT Architect(s), Risk and Legal. This position will report directly to the Ascensus Chief Information Security Officer.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.

Supervision

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
Be highly inquisitive and never stop asking questions or looking for results.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to communicate effectively (clear, concise, and professionally) with all levels within Ascensus, auditors and business partners.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Section 1: Position Summary

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.

Supervision

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
Be highly inquisitive and never stop asking questions or looking for results.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to communicate effectively (clear, concise, and professionally) with all levels within Ascensus, auditors and business partners.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Section 1: Position Summary

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.

Supervision

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
Be highly inquisitive and never stop asking questions or looking for results.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to communicate effectively (clear, concise, and professionally) with all levels within Ascensus, auditors and business partners.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Originally posted on Himalayas

Job Description

Section 1: Position Summary

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.

Supervision

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
Be highly inquisitive and never stop asking questions or looking for results.
Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
The ability to communicate effectively (clear, concise, and professionally) with all levels within Ascensus, auditors and business partners.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Originally posted on Himalayas