Cyber Technology Analyst

Ascensus; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascensus is seeking a seasoned Cyber Threat Detection and Response professional to lead and mature its threat intelligence program. The role collaborates with Security Engineering, IT Architects, Risk and Legal, reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer.

You will monitor SIEM/EDR, develop SOPs, manage threat intel tools, and participate in incident response and assessments, in a remote-capable environment in the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security and cyber threat intelligence.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat landscape and attack techniques.
• Experience with incident response methodologies and playbooks.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS CSCs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cybersecurity solutions (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, network, FW/IPS, DLP, cloud).
• Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1/2 SOPs and playbooks.
• Manage threat detection tools: malware analysis, email analysis, network analysis, IOC feeds, sandboxing.
• Maintain threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
• Follow digital forensic programs and execute incident response plans.
• Assists in penetration testing and annual service assessments.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Incident response

Threat hunting

Endpoint security

Windows/Linux/macOS

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Mentor junior analysts

NIST/MITRE frameworks

Tools

SIEM (Splunk)

EDR tools

SAST/DAST monitoring

Forensic tools

Threat intelligence feeds

Job description

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow. The Cyber Threat Detection and Response team is responsible for shaping and maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence program that aligns with leading industry standards, advice, and direction. This involves operating and continually improving existing Cyber Threat Intelligence processes, as well as the development of new processes in response to evolving threats and business requirements. This role will work in close partnership with Security Engineering team, IT Architect(s), Risk and Legal. This position will report directly to the Ascensus Chief Information Security Officer.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring of all cybersecurity solutions including but not limited SIEM, EDR, Vulnerability Management, Network, FW / IPS, DLP, cloud for suspicious activities.
• Develop and maintain 24/7 SOC Tier 1 and Tier 2 cybersecurity SOP and playbooks.
• Manage and Monitor threat detection and response tools including but not limited to malware analysis, email analysis, application analysis (SAST/DAST monitoring), network analysis, domain intelligence, threat IOC and feeds, forensic analysis, and sandbox tools.
• Manage and maintain key threat intelligence KPIs and reporting capabilities.
• Follow digital forensic program and process as directed.
• Execute IT incident response plan as directed.
• Assist in the performance of penetration testing and yearly managed service assessment.

Supervision

• ~ Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Security.
• Great understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
• Demonstrable intermediate knowledge of all the following areas: cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, email security, endpoint security, network security, Windows/Linux/macOS systems, cyber threat hunting, malware analysis tools and techniques, cyber threat intelligence, common threat actor TTPs, application security concepts, cloud security fundamentals, Incident Response methodologies.
• Mentor junior cyber threat analysts
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks, standards, and best practices such as NIST CSF, PCI-DSS, CIS CSCs, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain etc.

For virtual remote positions, we require an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet work speed of 25 Mbps or better. If you are unsure of your internet speed before applying, please check with your service provider.