Information Security Threat Management Specialist

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Position Summary: The IDS/IPS and network access monitoring team is dedicated to protecting Bank of America, its assets, customers, and staff. As a part of the Bank’s CTD organization, the Network Intrusion Defense (NID) teams follow the 5-pronged CTD threat response model: Prepare, Prevent, Detect, Response, and Recover, focusing on prevention, detection, and response functions. The team uses network access monitoring to detect suspicious activity, logging and monitoring tools, and intrusion detection system to detect and respond to cyber-attacks. Network Intrusion Defense teams actively monitor the Bank’s on-premise and cloud networks using automated and manual security control checks and activity monitoring. Additionally, they provide an immediate level of response focused on protecting, containing, and resolving cyber security events. The analytic methods that are used ensure that operational protocols are in place to reduce potential risk and vulnerability to the Bank’s computing environment. Will function as a member of an Enterprise Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Response team. The Security Analyst will use our security tools and events to find targeted attacks against the banks internal and external network. The analyst will also use new intelligence to update existing controls to detect new threats. Previous network security experience required. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, ability to operate in a high stress environment, and ability to work both independently as well as part of a larger technology team are also required. Must be able to plan, execute and document initiatives following established processes and procedures. Five to seven years of experience in network security required. Responsibilities: Daily analysis of security events Building and enhancing automated controls to detect security events Work with vendor to maintain our security controls Develops and implements processes or controls in support of audit and risk requirements Will partner with senior leaders from lines of business organizations to triage security events and report on impacting security initiatives. Responsible for mentoring and developing the skill sets of less experienced team members. On call and after hour work can be expected. Required Qualifications: Strong Intrusion Analysis background Advanced knowledge of Network communications Experience with packet captures and interpreting network traffic Familiarity with web application attacks including SQL injection, cross-site scripting Strong Splunk skill set Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking. Ability to work independently on initiatives with little oversight. Ability to work with Technical and Non-Technical business owners Motivated and willing to learn. Must be comfortable in delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals having varying degrees of technical understanding. Desired Qualifications: Strong IDS/IPS system administration Experience with netflow/ipfix based technologies Firewall administration experience Application development experience Network penetration testing experience Unix/Linux system administration experience Scripting and Automation Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Transparency details US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842), US - IL - Chicago - 540 W Madison St - Bank Of America Plaza (IL4540) Pay and benefits information Pay range $95,700.00 - $144,900.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company. Benefits This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to help employees through the transition period when they’re displaced as a result of a workforce reduction, realignment or similar measure. Please review the resume writing and interviewing tips provided below to help prepare you for your next career opportunity. Getting started Regardless of the position you are interested in, the starting points to building your resume are the same: 1. 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