Sr. Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Posting Title - Sr. Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Franklin, TN - HQ

Job Schedule: Onsite Hybrid 4 days a week. on call 24/7, 8 hrs shift per day between 7 am to 7 pm CT

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline

Sponsorship: No 

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We are currently looking for a Sr. Defensive Cybersecurity Analyst to join the InfoSec team in Franklin, TN - HQ. The Cybersecurity Analyst is the foundation of the cyber defense team.  Engineer in this role obtain information from multiple internal and external sources to identify, assess, and respond to cyber-attacks.  Develops cyber indicators to maintain awareness of the status of the highly dynamic operating environment. Collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates cyber warning assessments. Develops assessment plans and measures of performance/effectiveness. Conducts strategic and operational effectiveness assessments as required for cyber events. Determines whether systems performed as expected and provides input to the determination of operational effectiveness.

A Day in the Life:   

• Perform real-time cyber defense incident handling (e.g., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) tasks to support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs).
• Collect and analyze data from network devices, servers, and endpoints. Receive and analyze network alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of such alerts.
• Conduct research of broad variety of sources and evaluate for reliability, validity, and relevance. Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution. Recognize activity trends indicating a potential attack or intrusion.
• Collect intrusion artifacts (e.g., source code, malware, trojans) and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.
• Monitor external data sources (e.g., cyber defense vendor sites, Computer Emergency Response Teams, Security Focus) to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.
• Conducts strategic and operational assessments for cyber events. Conducts cybersecurity training for technical staff and analysts. Engage with users and Information Systems to resolve issues in a positive manner.

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline. A master’s degree in a technical field, industry technical certifications, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• 7 to 10 years or advanced degree and 8 years of directly related professional level experience. 3 to 5 years of cybersecurity experience with certification/s in CISSP or CISM will be plus.
• Proficient in network protocols and computer networks. Proficient knowledge of cybersecurity principles. Very knowledgeable about cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. Proficient collecting and analyzing network data from multiple sources under minimal supervision.
• Proficient in conducting research and evaluating information for reliability, validity, and relevance under minimal supervision. Proficiently preserves evidence of network or host based intrusions under minimal supervision. Proficient in the use security event correlation tools under minimal supervision. Proficient in verbal and written communication to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficient with service desk ticketing systems and workflows including maintenance and metrics. High degree of knowledge of Microsoft, LINUX, and other common business operating systems. Proficient with packet analysis tools. Proficient with multiple programming languages
• Proficient with multiple common forensic hardware and software tools including evidence handling procedures. Proficient in cybersecurity practices, techniques and workflows. Proficient in the application, configuration, and operation of common security tools and software (firewalls, IDS, VPN, etc). Proficient in the use of information security software and hardware tools (network DVR, DLP, etc)
• Proficient with security event information and event management (SIEM) tools including dashboard configuration.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.