Discover Financial Services

Principal Incident & Threat Analyst (SOC Analyst)

Discover Financial Services

Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceSenior LevelMasters
Job Description

Discover Financial Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Incident & Threat Analyst (SOC Analyst) to join our Security Operations Center. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the incident response lifecycle, monitoring and analyzing security events, and identifying and responding to threats. You will use your deep knowledge of security tactics, incident response, and threat intelligence to help protect our systems and customers.The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of experience in the information security field, with a minimum of 5 years in incident response, security engineering, and/or SOC operations. You have a deep understanding of common attack vectors, malware analysis, and threat intelligence. You also have a thorough understanding of security best practices and technologies, as well as experience responding to and investigating security incidents.In addition to the technical qualifications, you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment, and have the drive to learn new technologies and processes. If you have the skills and qualities we are looking for and are passionate about creating a secure environment for our customers, we would love to hear from you!

Where is this job?
This job is located at Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Computer Science

  • Bachelor's Degree In Information Technology

  • Cyber Security Or A Related Field

  • + Years Of Experience In A Similar Role In A Medium To Large Enterprise Environment

  • Demonstrated Expertise In Incident Response

  • Threat Hunting

  • And Vulnerability Management

  • Knowledge Of Security Operations

  • Information Security Best Practices

  • And Security Compliance Regulations

  • Ability To Communicate Effectively With Teams Across The Organization

  • Proficiency With Siem

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Required Skills
  • Data Analysis

  • Analytics

  • Network analysis

  • Risk assessment

  • Incident response

  • Threat Intelligence

  • Threat hunting

  • Malware analysis

  • Vulnerability scanning

  • Threat modeling

  • Log analysis

  • Security monitoring

  • Forensic analysis

  • Compliance Auditing

  • Siem Analysis

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Leadership

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • creativity

  • Organization

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Principal Incident & Threat Analyst (SOC Analyst) in Riverwoods, IL 60015, USA is $77,500 to $90,000 per year. This range may vary depending on a variety of factors such as experience, education, and certifications.

Additional Information
Discover Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 8th, 2023
Apply BeforeJuly 20th, 2025
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About Discover Financial Services

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.

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