Incident & Threat Analyst (Digital Forensics)

Welcome to Discover Financial Services, where innovation and security go hand in hand. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Incident & Threat Analyst with a specialization in digital forensics. In this role, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our organization from cyber threats and ensuring the integrity of our digital systems. As a member of our dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to utilize your expertise in digital forensics to proactively identify, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents. If you are passionate about protecting sensitive information and have a strong background in digital forensics, we want to hear from you! Read on to learn more about the qualifications and skills we are looking for in our ideal candidate.

1. Conduct thorough and timely analysis of potential security incidents, utilizing digital forensics techniques and tools.
2. Identify and mitigate potential security threats to our organization's digital systems.
3. Work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring swift resolution and minimal impact to the organization.
4. Utilize advanced knowledge and expertise in digital forensics to identify and extract relevant evidence from various digital sources.
5. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for incident response and digital forensics processes.
6. Stay up-to-date with the latest digital forensics tools and techniques, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.
7. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather and analyze intelligence on potential threats and vulnerabilities.
8. Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for remediation of security incidents, and present findings to senior management.
9. Monitor and analyze system logs and network traffic for potential security incidents, and take necessary action to prevent or mitigate any threats.
10. Implement and maintain security controls and protocols to prevent and detect security breaches.
11. Conduct training and awareness sessions for employees on digital security best practices and incident response procedures.
12. Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
13. Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to other members of the incident response and digital forensics team.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Incident & Threat Analyst (Digital Forensics) is $70,000-$100,000 per year. This can vary depending on location, experience, and the specific company or organization. Some entry-level positions may start at a lower salary, while more experienced professionals may earn higher salaries in this role.

Discover Financial Services, Inc. is an American financial services company that owns and operates Discover Bank, which offers checking and savings accounts, personal loans, home equity loans, student loans and credit cards. It also owns and operates the Discover and Pulse networks, and owns Diners Club International.