Cyber Security Research and Hunting Analyst

Company: Macquarie Group Limited
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Join Macquarie's Cyber Threat Incident Response (CTIR) team based in our Houston office as a Cyber Security Research and Hunting Analyst.For this role, we are looking for a curious and innovative team member with a passion for cyber threat identification and remediation, information security operations, automation, customer service, and program development skills. As a Cyber Security Research and Hunting Analyst (R&H), you'll be partnering with multiple functions in our global Cyber Threat and Incident Response team who are responsible for ensuring that our digital estate is protected from threats.You will be working alongside a diverse team around the globe and be a vital contributor to identifying, triaging, and managing threats and risks in the cyber environment. You will also act to ensure that Macquarie's digital estate is protected from threats both known and unknown.You will use your cyber threat intelligence, incident response and/or digital forensics experience to assist with buildout and development of the Research and Hunt function here at Macquarie. You will be willing to share your knowledge by integrating in to or leading specialized cross functional investigation teams and you'll provide realistic but out-of-the-box thinking for incident response and hunt development, you'll also be seen as a subject matter expert for threats faced by the group.You will need to bring strong knowledge of adversary methodologies and toolsets, as well as operational experience across multiple domains, and operating systems to be successful in this position. An understanding of logging, correlation, and enrichment techniques are also vital for investigations thoroughness and continuity. Your knowledge of IT security principles and the ability to multitask will allow you to deliver in high pressure situations.

• You understand the difference in, and importance of subjective and objective data and documentation
• You understand logging, correlation, and enrichment techniques from a variety of sources
• You have demonstrated an ability to capture and generate cyber threat intelligence which can be used by incident response teams and other relevant stakeholders
• You have demonstrated an ability to prioritize, research and document threat activity
• Detailed understanding of common cyber security analytic frameworks and models
• You have an interest or experience working within a red or purple team environment
• You may be able to bring a suite of DFIR skills to the team
• You may be able to bring advanced static and dynamic analysis, and reverse engineering to the team
• Your curiosity and drive for continuous learning and development of yourself and those around you will set you ahead of the pack
• You'll understand the human element as much as the malware element. You'll understand methodologies, toolsets, and motives of different threat families and what they meanTo join a high performing Cyber team, apply online now or for more information visit www.macquarie.com/careers
  About the Corporate Operations GroupThe Corporate Operations Group brings together specialist support services in Digital Transformation & Data, Technology, Market Operations, Human Resources, Business Services, Business Improvement & Strategy, and the Macquarie Group Foundation.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionThe diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive. #LI-AMERICAS
  About MacquarieA career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere-across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With 17,000+ employees and offices in 33 markets around the world, we're a truly global organisation.You'll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You'll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
  Job no: COG-956333
  Work type: Permanent - Full time
  Location: Houston
  Category: Mid-senior, Mid-level, Technology
  Group: Corporate Operations Group
  Division: Technology
  Recruiter: Ryan Flores
  Opening Date: 19/2/2021

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