Advanced Threat Cyber Analyst

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 110196

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Threat Detection and Response Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will specialize in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced persistent threats (APTs) to protect our organization's critical assets. The Advanced Threat Detection and Response Analyst will proactively seek out indicators of compromise that conventional cybersecurity processes cannot find and track threats and campaigns aimed at the company.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Threat Analysis: Conduct thorough investigations and analysis of cyber threat activities, leveraging advanced techniques and tools.
• IOCs: Create Indicators of Compromise based on threat modelling, existing attacks, open source intelligence, and threat sharing groups
• Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response efforts for cyber intrusions, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation.
• Attribution: Provide attribution of attacks to threat actors
• Monitoring: Utilize monitoring systems to detect and track threats in real-time both at Black and Veatch and through reporting within the larger defense industry.
• Reporting: Develop detailed reports and documentation on threat intelligence and incident responses.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, sharing insights and strategies for threat detection and response.
• Training: Provide training and guidance to junior analysts on detection and response methodologies.
• Research: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in cybersecurity.
• Proactive Measures: Implement proactive measures, such as threat hunting, to identify potential activities before they become incidents.

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees and certifications are a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using advanced cybersecurity tools and platforms, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and forensic tools.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

Certifications

• Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, CEH, IHIA are highly desirable.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Typical office environment
• Including sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

ITS: Information Technology Service

Job Grade

007
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Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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