Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Lead

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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!

The Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Lead will serve as the primary (or SME) on threats against the Bank’s reputation, brand, and systems through multiple threat intelligence sources. The role will be responsible for design and implementation of threat intelligence systems and will also play a significant role in threat hunting and penetration testing activities.

This position will work ‘in-office’ during an initial training period. Once the training period is successfully completed, this position, at the manager’s discretion, is eligible for hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

· Works closely with internal technology teams, business stakeholders, MSSP, and outside vendors to research, analyze and monitor security threats.

· Mentors other analysts responsible for threat intel, incident response, network, cloud, endpoint and database security.

· Deploys and manages security solutions to assist with logging, alerting, and threat analysis.

· Security system monitoring and alerting appropriate parties of vulnerabilities, attacks, and other security issues.

· Recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure adherence to security standards.

Competencies Required:

· Demonstrated success in managing, analyzing, and solving complex network technical issues.

· Technical knowledge of security configurations, log analysis, intrusion detection and mitigation.

· Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills with an ability to effectively interact with and convey information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics.

· Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.

· Solid understanding of network security practices, systems, and standards.

· Strong technology skills, including intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) SIEM and EDR platforms.

· Customer service orientation with proven process and project management skills.

· Strategic and problem-solving mindset with developed analytical abilities and organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

· 5+ years’ network or systems administration experience required.

· 2+ years’ EDR management experience required.

· 1+ years’ SIEM management experience required.

· Other beneficial experience, (i.e., VA, IPS, Cloud Security, Routing and Switching, Vulnerability Management, Threat Reputation/Intel Solution, CASB, Python, or Automation/Orchestration), preferred.

· Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.

Formal Education & Certification:

· IT related degree preferred.

Work Status:

· Full-Time.

Supervisory Responsibility:

· None.

Travel:

· Less than 10% travel expected.

Working Conditions:

· Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.

Schedule: Full-time