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Job Description:
At Regions, the Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and documenting cybersecurity information and risks. This role requires proactiveness and an understanding of or willingness to learn core technology and cybersecurity principles along with industry best practices to investigate, remediate and/or escalate for further evaluation.
Primary Responsibilities
Analyzes and responds to cyber threats within various security tools according to documented procedures and be capable of understanding if deviations from procedures are necessary to gather the required information to respond
Proactively identifies opportunities for tuning security tools and submit requests to support teams to enhance threat detection accuracy, and works with related teams to see tuning through to completion
Provides recommendations for updates to policies, standards, and procedures to improve process flows
Performs threat hunting and participate as a key stakeholder in tabletop exercises on a rotational job-duty basis as needed
Assists in incident response
Maintains meticulous records of all work performed, including root cause analysis, indicators of compromise, remediation steps, timeline of events, and impact assessment using clear and concise annotations as needed
Mentors, reviews, and assists other analysts in their documentation and training
Maintains an awareness of active global cybersecurity threat trends and proactively provides guidance where gaps may exist around existing detections and procedures
Supports and collaborates with various cybersecurity teams to document security posture and assess environment for relevant IOCs and gaps as needed
Participates in and lead various security assessments (i.e. Security Architecture Reviews, Red Team assessments, Purple Team engagements, and formal tabletop exercises) as needed
Participates in and lead planning and support for cyber security engineering and architecture for new projects as needed
Provides in-depth guidance on process improvement
Acts as a coach and mentor to junior analysts
Leads special projects
Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) within cybersecurity
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and (10) years of related post-secondary education and/or experience in Information Security or Information Technology
Minimum of two (2) relevant certification in Information Security or the ability to obtain relevant certification within twelve months of start date in this position, such as CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CCNA/CCNA-Security, GIAC GSEC, etc.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as the Gram Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.
Willingness and availability to work on a pre-determined shift and rotational on call
Preferences
Minimum of one (1) Intermediate to Advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure Architect/Administrator and/or Security specialty certification
Advanced Incident Response, Cyber Leadership, Penetration Testing certification – GCIH, GSOM, GPEN, CISSP, CISM, OSCP
Prior working experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
Prior experience developing use cases for a Security Operations Center from threat hunting and threat detection engineering to investigation playbook and response procedure development
Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Cyberattack Kill Chain and how these frameworks can be used to identify gaps as well as orient analysts in attack progression
Skills and Competencies
Ability to be a self-starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to be a team-oriented individual who works well with others and places a premium on the group’s success
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Advanced understanding of information security principles, controls, and technologies
Demonstrated strong organizational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate situations and respond appropriately
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Strong familiarity with concepts related to security disciplines such as: malware analysis, computer forensics, cyber incident response, network intrusion detection, network traffic and packet analysis, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, compliance, audit, or cyber threat intelligence
Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Monitor and analyze cyber threats, threat actors, campaigns, and emerging vulnerabilities.
Correlate threat intelligence with vulnerability and exposure management data to prioritize remediation efforts.
Utilize MITRE ATT&CK to assess adversary tactics, techniques, and security control gaps.
Support the development and maturity of exposure management and security posture programs.
Analyze attack surface, vulnerability, and risk data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Develop metrics, dashboards, and reports for technical teams and leadership.
Produce intelligence briefings and actionable recommendations to support risk-based decision making.
Partner with security operations, engineering, infrastructure, and vulnerability management teams to improve overall security posture.
Support threat-informed assessments and continuous monitoring initiatives.
This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future . Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, or Charlotte, NC. Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $112,041.05 USD
Median: $161,370.00 USD
Incentive Pay Plans: Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details Riverchase Operations Center
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
