M&T Bank - Clanton, AL
posted about 2 months ago
The Cybersecurity Operations Defense Analyst III position at M&T Bank is a critical role focused on protecting the organization's information systems and networks from various cyber threats. The analyst will utilize defensive measures and information gathered from multiple sources to identify, analyze, and report events occurring within the network. This role is essential in recognizing related events to identify trends and impacts on the organization's security posture, allowing for proactive risk mitigation. The analyst will be responsible for providing detailed reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and documentation related to identified events and new processes. In this position, the analyst will characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activities and potential threats to network resources. They will capture and analyze system and event logs associated with malicious activities using security monitoring tools. The role involves collecting intrusion artifacts and utilizing discovered data to enable the mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise. The analyst will also conduct static malware, threat, and log analysis in coordination with past incident analysis data and current or emerging threat analysis. The analyst will be expected to conduct research, analysis, and correlation across all source data sets, including indications and warnings. They will analyze incident data for security events, identify emerging trends, and determine possible causes. Maintaining an incident tracking and solution database is crucial, along with providing recommendations for training, tuning, and optimization of processes. The analyst will notify designated managers and cyber incident responders of suspected cyber incidents, articulating the event's history, status, and potential impact for further action in accordance with the organization's cyber incident response plan. Additionally, the analyst will conduct independent analysis of log files and other information to identify the best methods for determining the perpetrator(s) of a network intrusion or other crimes. They will provide timely notice of imminent or hostile intentions impacting organizational objectives and resources. Daily summary reports of network events and activities relevant to cyber defense practices will be part of the shift turnover activities. The analyst will follow Cybersecurity SOPs and assist in the creation, development, and validation of current or new SOPs, while adhering to the company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls. The role also involves identifying risk-related issues needing escalation to management and promoting an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.