Cyber Security Analyst

Regions Bank•Hoover, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Regions, the Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and documenting cybersecurity information and risks. This role will require a proactive individual with an understanding of or willingness to learn core technology and cybersecurity principles along with industry best practices to investigate, remediate and/or escalate for further evaluation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related post-secondary education and/or experience in Information Security or Information Technology
Willingness to become familiar with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as the Gram Leach Bliley Act (GLBA), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.
Willingness and availability to work on a pre-determined shift and rotational on call
Ability to be a self-starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to be a team-oriented individual who works well with others and places a premium on the group’s success
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with concepts related to security disciplines such as: malware analysis, computer forensics, cyber incident response, network intrusion detection, network traffic and packet analysis, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, compliance, audit, or cyber threat intelligence
Investigative and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate situations and respond appropriately
Understanding of information security principles, controls, and technologies

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or willingness to learn Cloud Security concepts including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Minimum of one (1) relevant certification in Information Security or the ability to obtain relevant certification within twelve months of start date in this position, such as CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CCNA/CCNA-Security, GIAC GSEC, or CDSA
Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint protection solutions, and email security technologies, with the ability to analyze alerts, identify threats, and support incident response activities.
Professional certifications related to cloud technologies or artificial intelligence (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or AI-focused security certifications) are strongly preferred.
Ability to work a scheduled shift of 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. , supporting operational security monitoring and response requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze and respond to cyber threats within various security tools according to documented procedures.
Collaborates with various stakeholders within Cyber Security/Technology departments and standard owners to properly document and communicate security risks
Proactively supports a feedback loop related to information and events in order to identify and support the remediation of improving precision and accuracy of analysis.
Review and understand Policies, Standards, and Procedures for improved process flows.
Supports threat hunting, participate in tabletop exercises, and assist in Incident Response on a rotational job-duty basis as needed
Maintains meticulous records of all work performed, including root cause analysis, indicators of compromise, remediation steps, timeline of events, and impact assessment using clear and concise annotations as needed
Stays abreast of global cybersecurity threat trends
Supports and collaborates with various cybersecurity teams to document security posture and assess environment for relevant IOCs and gaps
Participates in and ensures proper documentation of various security assessments (i.e. Security Architecture Reviews, Red Team assessments, Purple Team engagements, and formal tabletop exercises) as needed
Assists with analyzing software for violations in Regions Cyber Security standards as needed