Endpoint Malware Defense Specialist

Bank of America; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking mid-level cybersecurity professionals with malware analysis and incident response experience. You will triage detections, perform static and dynamic analyses, and document findings with actionable recommendations.

The role focuses on mitigating threats across email, web, or endpoint vectors within a large financial services environment. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of EDR tools, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant malware analysis and incident response experience.
• Experience triaging detections, prioritizing threats, and outlining remediation steps.
• Strong investigative mindset with ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Respond, triage, and adapt to real-time threats targeting the organization through malware delivery and execution.
• Perform static, dynamic, and behavioral analysis of malicious software and potential IoCs.
• Maintain detailed documentation and produce comprehensive reports of observations and actions.
• Identify cyber risks and help improve controls and detection mechanisms.
• Collaborate with response teams to defend against emerging threats and contribute to Incident Response efforts.

Skills

Malware analysis

Incident response

Threat detection

EDR tools

Sandboxing

Forensics

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Wireshark

Process Monitor

Regshot

Fiddler

Web proxy

Job description

Bank of America is seeking mid-level cybersecurity professionals with malware analysis and incident response experience. You will triage detections, perform static and dynamic analyses, and document findings with actionable recommendations.

The role focuses on mitigating threats across email, web, or endpoint vectors within a large financial services environment. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, knowledge of EDR tools, and strong analytical skills.