Cyber Operations Analyst

Embark on a transformative journey as a Cyber Operations Analyst. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. As part of the Cyber Operations team, our mission is to provide 24/7 continuous monitoring, analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and intelligence services across Barclays globally. Cybercrime and cyber-attacks are growing in quality, quantity, and complexity, targeting both private industry and national infrastructure. A holistic approach across all security disciplines is needed to mitigate these threats effectively. Successful attacks can cause significant disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage. Barclays is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its role in financial transactions and sensitive client data. As Barclays expands its online and mobile services, the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks grows.

To be successful as a Cyber Operations Unified Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Proficiency in SIEM technologies & usability in a Large & Complex Computing Environment
• Analysis and response of detected security incidents, timely escalation, and drive to ensure the closure of incidents
• Incident Response skills including proficiency in PCAP Capture, Network Analysis, and Traffic Patterns
• Identify attacks and malware (Trojans, Ransomware, etc.) analysing event data generated from proxy, endpoints, IDS, MPS, network devices
  
  

Some Other Highly Valued Skills Include

• Knowledge of the Cyber Kill-Chain, Intelligence-driven defence and security architectures
• Proficiency of Operating System fundamentals and OS Security (Windows & Linux); Networking Principles, Protocols, & Practices
• Understanding of Ethical Hacking from the perspective of a Blue-team member; the countermeasures and mitigation controls which can be implemented to minimize the threat landscape and risk to an organization
• Understanding of Cloud Security Principles (AWS/Google/Azure)
  
  

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Whippany, NJ.

Purpose of the role

To monitor the performance of operational controls, implement and manage security controls and consider lessons learnt in order to protect the bank from potential cyber-attacks and respond to threats.

Accountabilities

• Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage.
• Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise.
• Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats.
• Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network.
• Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure.
  
  

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
  
  

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

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