Bank of America
Chester, Cheshire
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Job Description: Job Title: Application Security Analyst Corporate Title: Vice President Location: Chester Role Description: Resource will function as a member of an enterprise network application layer intrusion, detection, prevention, and response team. Will develop and implement custom alerts and dashboards monitoring controls based on OSI layer 7 attack and threat indicators. Provides leadership in assessing new threat vectors and designing and implementing effective controls. Leverages advanced investigative skills using best in class data correlation and network/packet analysis tools. 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. Develops and implements processes or controls in support of audit and risk requirements. The Team: The Network and Endpoint Cybersecurity Operations team provides the first line of defense for Bank of America's global network. It defends against various threats including DDoS, Malware, Web Based Attacks, Remote Attacks, and provides network access assurance across our network and endpoint boundaries. Provides network and endpoint anomaly monitoring for indicators of compromise, and a 24x7 rapid response capability for network and endpoint security related events and incidents. Core Skills: Required Skills: Strong Splunk skill set. The security analyst will leverage Splunk to analyze logs and other security events to find targeted attacks against network-based bank assets. Strong Intrusion Analysis background. Resource must be able to identify and interpret weblogs from various webservers. Knowledgeable of current exploits. Resource must be able to identify common exploits from the appropriate web and event logs. Working knowledge of Linux, Windows, and OS X operating systems. Comfortable with scripting languages and regular expressions Strong knowledge common network protocols Working knowledge of enterprise Client / Server architecture Working knowledge of OSI model 3 through 7 We are a front-line team that handles active security events and highly current threats. On call and after-hours work can be expected although we rotate to approximately one week every 2 months. The analyst will use new intelligence to update existing controls to detect new threats against the bank. Will be expected to have solid technical skills to operate independently and to support others within the security team. Preferred Skills: Experience doing packet captures and interpreting them (wireshark for example). Understanding of stateful firewalls and able to interpret firewall rules. Able to interpret SQL, Apache web logs, IIS, Active Directory and other security logs. Full understanding of modern web site deployments and technology. Familiarity with web application attacks including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and remote file inclusion. Use tools to detect anomalous/malicious data transmissions on the network. Use advanced analytics / security tools to detect malware on the network. Bank of America: Every day, across the globe, our employees bring a commitment to our purpose and to driving responsible growth by living our values: deliver together, act responsibly, realize the power of our people and trust the team. A key aspect of driving responsible growth is doing so in a sustainable manner, a critical pillar of which is being a great place to work for our teammates. In line with these values, in EMEA we have 9 Employee Networks, a wide range of Sports & Social clubs, and other development and networking opportunities so that you can enjoy a range of experiences and connect with colleagues across the bank. We also offer exclusive discounts to some of the most iconic cultural experiences for you to enjoy in your spare time outside of work. Learn more about our benefits here. Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well. We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. Job Band: H5 Shift: Hours Per Week: 35 Weekly Schedule: Referral Bonus Amount: 0