Senior Info Sec Threat Hunting Specialist

The Senior Information Security Threat Hunting Specialist determines and reports threats or hidden events within the enterprise network. Under limited supervision, this job uses defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to protect the company's data, information systems and networks. This job also works to improve the existing protection systems by continually monitoring both the internal control environment and the external threat environment. This specialist will identify potential data leaks and determine if an incident constitutes a violation of policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Determines potential threats, anomalous or malicious activities to network resources by examining and analyzing network traffic.
• Reviews and conducts cost/benefit evaluation of cloud solutions compared to virtual private networks, dedicated hosting, and in-house solutions.
• Determines the technical feasibility of adopting external cloud based IT platform and infrastructure services within the organization.
• Leads the identification of portions of the organization's IT platform/infrastructure with the highest potential return for cloud deployment.
• Implements the organization's global strategies and initiatives to enhance Information Technology plans, operations and procedures.
• Verifies Intrusion Detection System (IDS) alerts as they occur.
• Researches and analyzes various source data sets and identified malicious activities to analyze the root cause and network weaknesses.
• Discovers current weaknesses and exploitation methods, along with the residual effects on IT systems and information through root-cause analysis.
• Reviews reports and documents regarding security incidents details and outcomes.
• Participates in troubleshooting problems and recommending vulnerability conditions.
• Partners with security architecture, network engineering and desktop delivery on implementing and improving security controls.
• Monitors internal and external threat environments on a continual basis to best protect the organization's assets.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ Years Required; 5+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
7IC

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years in Technical Support Role (Help Desk, SOC, and/or Desktop/Server Support)
• Experience with SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar)
• Experience leading technical Projects

Preferred Skills:

• Strong Communication and leadership skills
• Experience Scripting and Automation

Related Skills

Accountability, Adaptability, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Computing Security, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Consultative Communication, Cybersecurity, Detail-Oriented, General Risk Management, Network Security, Prioritizes Effectively

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2024-12-31

Base Pay Range: $84,800/yr. - $126,600/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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