Information Security Threat Management Specialist

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. As a Security Analyst, you will be a member of an Enterprise Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Response team. You will use security tools and events to find targeted attacks against the bank’s internal and external network and use new intelligence to update existing controls to detect new threats. Previous network security experience is required, with five to seven years of experience. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, analytical skills, ability to operate in high‑stress environments, and ability to work independently as well as part of a larger technology team are essential. Responsibilities Daily analysis of security events Building and enhancing automated controls to detect security events Work with vendor to maintain security controls Develop and implement processes or controls in support of audit and risk requirements Partner with senior leaders from lines of business to triage security events and report on impacting security initiatives Mentor and develop the skill sets of less experienced team members On‑call and after‑hour work as 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 Comfortable delivering messages across a wide spectrum of individuals with 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 experienceScripting and Automation Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework Compensation & Benefits Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr