Cyber Security Analyst III

United Wholesale Mortgage; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mortgage company in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst III to enhance their Information Security Threat Intelligence and Compliance team. Responsibilities include analyzing logs, monitoring activities, participating in incident responses, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess extensive IT and information security experience, along with relevant certifications. This full-time role emphasizes on-site attendance and offers numerous employer perks.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Adoption reimbursement

Paid training and career development

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

401k with employer match

Free fitness center membership

Gourmet cafeteria with healthy options

In-house Starbucks and Dunkin

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional IT experience.
• 2+ years of information security experience.
• Subject matter expert in SIEM or incident handling.
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.).
• Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., GLBA).
• Microsoft Windows troubleshooting skills.
• GIAC or equivalent certification.
• On-site attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze logs from a variety of sources.
• Monitor detection systems for signs of attack.
• Create documentation for repeatable tasks.
• Actively participate in incident response.
• Analyze threat intelligence sources and recommend actions.
• Translate threat intelligence into defensive measures.
• Mentor other Security Analysts.

Skills

SIEM

Forensics

Malware analysis

Incident handling

Education

Computer related degree or equivalent

Tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Cyber Security Analyst III role at United Wholesale Mortgage.

We are growing our Information Security Threat Intelligence and Compliance team. This is a new position where you will be responsible for translating threat intelligence into actionable defensive measures, creating and maintaining procedural documentation, and mentoring more junior analysts. You will also be detecting and analyzing suspicious or malicious events and actively participate on the Incident Response team.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze logs from a variety of sources
• Monitor detection systems for signs of attack or unusual activity
• Create documentation to assist with repeatable tasks and decision making
• Actively participate in incident response
• Monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources and recommend appropriate actions
• Use penetration testing tools and techniques
• Work closely with other teams to understand the flow of sensitive data between systems and applications
• Translate threat intelligence into actionable defensive measures
• Mentor other Security Analysts
• Ability to provide on-call support on a rotating basis

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional IT experience
• 2+ years of information security experience
• Subject matter expert in SIEM, forensics, malware analysis or incident handling
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, etc.)
• Familiarity with industry regulations (e.g., GLBA, NYCRR)
• Microsoft Windows troubleshooting skills
• GIAC or equivalent certification
• On-site attendance
• Computer related degree or equivalent

Perks and Workplace

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

We emphasize that People Are Our Greatest Asset and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed and empowered to Be You Here.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 30 days
• Parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement, paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage and area business discounts
• Free fitness center membership with classes and facilities
• Wellness area including an in-house primary-care physician, massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria and convenience store with healthy options
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin

EEO and Employment Information

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This document does not create an employment contract. Employment with UWM is at-will. By applying you consent to provide consent to record phone conversations for quality control purposes as applicable.