Senior Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Description Summary

The financial services industry is constantly under attack by sophisticated cyber adversaries that range from nation states to criminals. In response, the Raymond James Cyber Threat Center (CTC) is charged with ensuring all equities are secure against all tiers of adversaries. We are the central hub for Computer Network Operations and are on the front lines of security incident response, threat hunting, and intelligence. You'll be working with emerging technologies to solve challenging security problems in a fast-paced and continuously evolving environment, while helping steer the direction and evolution of the team. This highly visible team within the organization evaluates threats to the environment and dynamically adjusts to the ever-changing threat landscape by applying practical security knowledge to developing new detective measures to protect the firm.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary member of the Cyber Threat Center (CTC) who handles security events and incidents on a daily basis in a fast-paced environment;
• Act as an Incident Handler who can handle minor and major security incidents within the defined Computer Security Incident Response process;
•  As part of the Cyber Network Defense be able to quickly analyze threats, understand risk, deploy effective countermeasures, make business critical incident response decisions, and work as part of a team of individuals dedicated to protecting the firm;
• Maintain situational awareness for cyber threats across the global firm and take action where necessary;
• Maintain knowledge of security principles and best practices. Must remain current with emerging threats and trends;
• Assist teams in various security and privacy risk mitigation efforts; including incident response;
• Lead or participate in information security related projects or in managing strategy;
• Conduct forensic investigations for HR, Legal, or incident response related activities;
• Develop new forensic detective and investigative capabilities using current technical solutions;
• Work with various business units and technical disciplines in a security consultant role for cyber threats;
• Act as an escalation point for managed security services and associates of Raymond James;
• Conduct daily responsibilities including, but not limited to:
•     Countermeasure deployment across various technologies;
•     Malware and exploit analysis;
•     Intrusion monitoring and response;
•     Assessing alerts and notifications of event activity from intrusion detection systems and responding accordingly to the threat;
•     Continuing content development of threat detection and prevention systems;
•     Data analysis and threat research; and
• Limited weekend after-hours / on-call cyber threat support rotation may be required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities                    

Knowledge of

• Networking and the common network protocols;
• Intrusion response and incident management lifecycle and processes;
• Windows, Linux, memory forensics;
• Log analysis (endpoint, network, email, cloud);
• Vulnerabilities and manipulating exploit code for analysis;
• Systems administration in Linux, Unix, Windows or OSX operating systems;
• Common infrastructure systems that can be used as enforcement points; and
• Current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Skill in

• Analysis: Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions;
• Communication: Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message;
• Exercising Judgment and Decision Making: Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that are consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences;
• Building Effective Relationships: Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals;
• Client Focus: Make internal and external clients, and their needs, a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.

Ability to

• Perform static and dynamic malware analysis;
• Analyze large data sets and identify anomalies;
• Quickly create and deploy countermeasures under pressure; and
• Create complex scripts, develop tools, or automate processes in PowerShell, Python or Bash;

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or related degree;
• A minimum of 5 years in Information Technology, including with at least 3 years of related experience in Information Security, 2 years in conducting Cyber Network Defense, and 3 years of experience with incident response methodologies, malware analysis, penetration testing, scripting and/or forensics; or 
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• One or more of the following certifications or the ability to obtain within 1 year:
•    CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
•    SANS: GCIH – Incident Handler
•    SANS: GCIA – Intrusion Analyst
•    SANS: GCFE – Forensic Examiner
•    SANS: GNFA – Network Forensic Analyst
•    SANS: GREM – Reverse Engineering Malware
•    OSCP – Offensive Security Certified Professional
•    OSCE – Offensive Security Certified Expert

Education

Bachelor’s: Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s: Information Technology, Bachelor’s: International Business

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Travel

Less than 25%

Workstyle

Hybrid

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave.  Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.