Cyber Security Analyst

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.Job Description:At Regions, the Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and documenting cybersecurity information and risks. This role requires proactiveness and an understanding of or willingness to learn core technology and cybersecurity principles along with industry best practices to investigate, remediate and/or escalate for further evaluation.Primary ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and respond to cyber threats within various security tools according to documented procedures.Collaborates with various stakeholders within Cyber Security/Technology departments and standard owners to properly document and communicate security risksProactively supports a feedback loop related to information and events in order to identify and support the remediation of improving precision and accuracy of analysis.Review and understand Policies, Standards, and Procedures for improved process flows.Supports threat hunting, participate in tabletop exercises, and assist in Incident Response on a rotational job-duty basis as neededMaintains meticulous records of all work performed, including root cause analysis, indicators of compromise, remediation steps, timeline of events, and impact assessment using clear and concise annotations as neededStays abreast of global cybersecurity threat trendsSupports and collaborates with various cybersecurity teams to document security posture and assess environment for relevant IOCs and gapsParticipates in and ensures proper documentation of various security assessments (i.e. Security Architecture Reviews, Red Team assessments, Purple Team engagements, and formal tabletop exercises) as neededAssists with analyzing software for violations in Regions Cyber Security standards as neededServes as an escalation point, mentor, and trainer for junior analystsMay participate in specials projectsEnsures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practicesThis position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of related post-secondary education and/or experience in Information Security or Information TechnologyMinimum of two (2) relevant certifications in Information Security or the ability to obtain relevant certifications within twelve months of start date in this position, such as CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CCNA/CCNA-Security, GIAC GSEC, CDSA, etc.Willingness and availability to work on a pre-determined shift and rotational on callPreferencesOne (1) Intermediate to Advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure Architect/Administrator and/or Security specialty certificationExperience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environmentExperience performing security analysis using Security and Incident Event Management (SIEM) systemsUnderstanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Cyberattack Kill Chain and how these frameworks can be used to identify gaps as well as orient analysts in attack progression.Skills and CompetenciesAbility to be a self-starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvementAbility to be a team-oriented individual who works well with others and places a premium on the group’s successAbility to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidanceDemonstrated strong organizational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate situations and respond appropriatelyExcellent writing and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with concepts related to security disciplines such as: malware analysis, computer forensics, cyber incident response, network intrusion detection, network traffic and packet analysis, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, compliance, audit, or cyber threat intelligenceStrong understanding of information security principles, controls, and technologiesStrong investigative and problem-solving skillsPreferred qualifications for this role:Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint protection solutions, and email security technologies, with the ability to analyze alerts, identify threats, and support incident response activities.Professional certifications related to cloud technologies or artificial intelligence (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or AI-focused security certifications) are strongly preferred.This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week.  The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations.  Regions will not pro