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Malware Prevention Analyst - Cyber Security Operations
3 years ago

Malware Prevention Analyst - Cyber Security Operations



Denver, Colorado;Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Jacksonville, Florida; Jersey City, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois



**Job Description:**



**WHO ARE WE**



Bank of America is one of the worlds leading financial institutions, serving over 66 million consumers and small businesses. Company success is only possible with a strong cyber defense, which enables Bank of America to safely conduct global operations across the United States and in approximately 35 countries. Our primary goal is to safeguard not only the company, but our clients and their trust. The Malware Prevention Team is looking for top talent who would like to join one of the most advanced cybersecurity teams in the world.



**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

We are looking for mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience. Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures. Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements. Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.



Malware analysts should have experience or at least working knowledge of the following disciplines:



+ Problem solve and make decisions based on evidence

+ Basic computer/software troubleshooting skills

+ Determine the purpose of malware, how it operates and what it affects

+ Using virtual environments for offline dynamic malware analysis

+ Basic knowledge in digital forensics and memory analysis

+ Determine if a file executed on a system

+ Research used to identify IOCs and malware threat families

+ Find origins of malware i.e. hosting IPs/domains

+ Understanding of email headers and trace email origins

+ Help create/write security tool alerts/detections

+ Drive/coordinate projects requiring malware analysis expertise

+ Communicate technical outcomes to non-technical partners

+ Thorough documentation of findings and actions taken

+ Prepare technical reports and executive summaries related to major malware incidents

+ Provide management with timely, comprehensive, and accurate updates in both written and verbal form

+ Knowledge of current malware tactics and trends



**PREFERRED SKILLS**



+ 3+ years of experience conducting end to end Malware analysis specifically around either Email, Web or Endpoint.

+ 3+ years of conducting incident response using commercial products/tools.

+ 3+ years of experience in digital forensics



**_Desired Certifications_**

GCIH, GREM, GCFA, CFCE, CISSP is desired, but not required



**Job Band:**



H5



**Shift:**



1st shift (United States of America)



**Hours Per Week:**



40



**Weekly Schedule:**



**Referral Bonus Amount:**



0



**Job Description:**



**WHO ARE WE**



Bank of America is one of the worlds leading financial institutions, serving over 66 million consumers and small businesses. Company success is only possible with a strong cyber defense, which enables Bank of America to safely conduct global operations across the United States and in approximately 35 countries. Our primary goal is to safeguard not only the company, but our clients and their trust. The Malware Prevention Team is looking for top talent who would like to join one of the most advanced cybersecurity teams in the world.



**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

We are looking for mid-level candidates with malware analysis and incident response experience. Specific experience with triaging detections, prioritizing threats, performing static and dynamic analysis, identifying security gaps, and implementing preventative measures. Candidates should have a very strong investigative mindset with an ability to drive process changes and implement control enhancements. Candidates typically should have 3-5 years of relevant experience in one or more threat prevention disciplines focusing on Email, Web, or Endpoint.



Malware analysts should have experience or at least working knowledge of the following disciplines:



+ Problem solve and make decisions based on evidence

+ Basic computer/software troubleshooting skills

+ Determine the purpose of malware, how it operates and what it affects

+ Using virtual environments for offline dynamic malware analysis

+ Basic knowledge in digital forensics and memory analysis

+ Determine if a file executed on a system

+ Research used to identify IOCs and malware threat families

+ Find origins of malware i.e. hosting IPs/domains

+ Understanding of email headers and trace email origins

+ Help create/write security tool alerts/detections

+ Drive/coordinate projects requiring malware analysis expertise

+ Communicate technical outcomes to non-technical partners

+ Thorough documentation of findings and actions taken

+ Prepare technical reports and executive summaries related to major malware incidents

+ Provide management with timely, comprehensive, and accurate updates in both written and verbal form

+ Knowledge of current malware tactics and trends



**PREFERRED SKILLS**



+ 3+ years of experience conducting end to end Malware analysis specifically around either Email, Web or Endpoint.

+ 3+ years of conducting incident response using commercial products/tools.

+ 3+ years of experience in digital forensics



**_Desired Certifications_**

GCIH, GREM, GCFA, CFCE, CISSP is desired, but not required



**Shift:**



1st shift (United States of America)



**Hours Per Week:**



40



Learn more about this role



Full time



JR-22080154



Band: H5



Manages People: No



Travel: No



Manager:



Talent Acquisition Contact:



Adam Waller



Referral Bonus:



0



Colorado pay and benefits information



**Colorado pay range:**



$86,700 - $129,900
annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.



**Discretionary incentive eligible**



This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.



**Benefits**



This role is currently benefits eligible . We provide industry-leading benefits, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.



Jersey City pay and benefits information



**Jersey City pay range:**



$86,700 - $129,900

annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.



**Discretionary incentive eligible**



This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.



**Benefits**



This role is currently benefits eligible . We provide industry-leading benefits, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.



Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.




To view the "EEO is the Law" poster, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .


To view the "EEO is the Law" Supplement, CLICK HERE (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf) .



Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy (Policy) establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.




To view Bank of Americas Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy, CLICK HERE .

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