Cyber Security Engineer – Threat Hunting & Intelligence

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesThreat Hunting (TH) and Threat Intelligence (TI) engineers have a passion for researching, finding, and identifying the latest cyber threats to IBM. Using a multitude of TI sources, both internal and external to IBM, the cyber security engineer will work to develop proactive, anticipatory, and reactionary actions against aggressors.The goal of the cyber security engineer is to protect the IBM computing environment by reducing the probability of, and to minimize the effects of, damage caused by malware and malicious activities. Prevention of cyber-attacks is ideal, but detection is a must, and detection without response is of little value.Cyber security engineers will help secure IBM by hunting for threats to the computing environment and will discover and interpret security intelligence which can applied by system owners and stake holders to minimize or mitigate risk.Responsibilities will include:• Develop actionable information in the form of technical indicators, reports, lists, rules, signatures, or indicators and warnings.• Perform analysis on malware alerts as well as new indicators to detect prior compromise.• Monitor external TI sources to track and report on attack campaigns external to IBM; goal is to drive updates and enhancements to IBM cyber security tools before any impacts to the business.• Gain insight into attacks and responses to incidents within IBM in order to report across teams and provide metrics to IBM Executives.• Collaborate with Cyber Security Response and Security Operations teams to hunt for identified Indicators of Compromise from generated and analyzed intelligence.• Develop and implement new initiatives to simplify, standardize and optimize threat intelligence reporting monitoring to reduce response times and to increase securityRequired Technical and Professional Expertise• Experience and skill analyzing the risk and exploitability associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities• Experience researching cybersecurity industry trends• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Self-starter focused on learning and continuous improvementPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise• Prefer 1 year working in Information Security Technology or Cyber Threat Intelligence or related discipline• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework• Experience with threat hunting and threat intelligence• Experience with industry standard defensive tools including EDR• Comfortable working with a team in an agile environmentAbout Business UnitThe IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM’s financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.