Principal Incident Response Analyst

Discover. A brighter future. With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.Job Description:At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.As a Senior Associate Incident & Threat Analyst you will analyze incidents and identify and mitigate threats. Analysts collaborate with incident response teams to evaluate Discover's cyber defense posture, processes, and procedures in context to given threats. You’ll create meaningful, actionable outputs to improve detection and prevention capabilities. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.Responsibilities• Monitor aggregated security events to detect malicious activity.• Performs detailed analysis and incident investigations using a variety of tools, techniques, and data sources available. Executes timely, thorough, and effective incident handling through collaboration and innovation. Completes thorough documentation for investigations• Provides mitigation services for identified threats and security incidents• Test detection logic and provide feedback to produce meaningful, actionable output. Conducts data mining to uncover and investigate anomalous activity• Drives the normalization, correlation, and integration of internal and subscription threat-intelligence sources• Creates and maintains documentation such as technical procedures, job aides, processes, and runbooks• Collect and draft mitigation and countermeasure strategies from collected threat intelligence sources. Analyzes the organization’s cyber defense posture given specific threats. Maintains evidence integrity during acquisitions and analysis. Maintains a high-level awareness of security trends and emerging threatsMinimum QualificationsAt a minimum, here’s what we need from you:• Bachelors – Computer Science, Information Security or related• 2+ Years of experience in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Analytics or related• In lieu of a degree, 4+ Years of experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics or relatedInternal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of advanced beginner on the Dreyfus cybersecurity scalePreferred QualificationsIf we had our say, we’d also look for:• GIAC Certifications• Security+ NetworkAll applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.What are you waiting for? Apply today!And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) ). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.Application Deadline:The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Sep-11-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.Compensation:The base pay for this position generally ranges between $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.Benefits:We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:• Paid Parental Leave• Paid Time Off• 401(k) Plan• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D• Recognition Program• Education Assistance• Commuter Benefits• Family Support Programs• Employee Stock Purchase PlanLearn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .What are you waiting for? Apply today!All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.