Information Security Specialist-Threat Detection

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How will you make an impact in this role?
This Specialist role will focus on correlating data from various logs and data sources to detect anomalous, suspicious, or malicious behaviors. We are looking for a successful track record in writing advanced SIEM rules to generate complex advanced detections by using extensive information security experience, particularly in incident response and/or threat detection. You will be able to apply that knowledge to drive future content to reduce risk and work closely with other Information Security teams including Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Detection Engineering, and Incident Response.
In this role, you will:
Partner with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to identify active or emerging threats likely to target American Express
Perform basic threat modelling of common environments to identify threat detection opportunities across the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Work with platform owners and Cyber Data Engineering to identify telemetry required to support the development of identified threat detection opportunities
Perform deep dive analysis of logs and malicious artifacts
Analyze large data sets to identify trends and anomalies indicative of malicious activities
Ability to develop, document and maintain custom detection queries

Minimum Qualifications
American Express is looking for a Threat Detection Specialist with 7+ years' experience in Incident Response, Threat Detection, or Hunt to join the Threat Detection and Hunt (TDH) team. The ideal candidate should have ample exposure to endpoint detection principles, network security principles, threat detection practices, and advanced rule writing; along with first-hand experience working in a security operations center or security engineering environment. Additionally, we are looking for superb communication skills, an ability to work effectively in a team and perform well in a rapidly-paced workplace.
Thorough knowledge of information security components, principles, practices, and procedures
First-hand security operations center (SOC) experience performing analyst/security engineer duties
Analytic approach and familiarity with analytic methodologies, including experience solving complex security problems
Understanding of Operating System internals and how to analyze malicious code, scripts, exploits, etc
Experience analyzing logs and events generated by endpoint and other security solutions
Understanding of network principles and topology, network protocol behavior, security devices (IPS, IDS, HIPS, firewall)
Understanding of authentication principles and technologies, including Active Directory and RACF
Ability to evaluate threat intelligence and identify TTPs for use in detection mechanisms at both the host and network level
Must have expert threat detection knowledge and intuition, including a deep understanding of how malicious traffic appears over the network and at security devices
Must have the ability to analyze data from a variety of sources, correlating it to meaningful security events
Advanced rule and/or query writing experience in at least one SIEM
Should understand content testing, implementation, and revision cycle
Programming experience in at least one scripting language
University Degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
Information Security Certification preferred, GCIA, GCDA, CISSP or similar

Preferred Qualifications
Threat Detection Specialist with 10+ years' experience
Elastic stack / ELK experience and excellent understanding of query DSL
Experience writing Mitre Technique Research Reports
Working knowledge of multiple public cloud environments

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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Competitive base salaries 
Bonus incentives 
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program 
Career development and training opportunities

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