Cyber Security Threat Modeler - VP

MUFG • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role will focus on integration and execution of an effective Threat Modeling program into MUFG's Enterprise Information Security Risk Next Generation across Combined U.S. Operations (CUSO) processes and overall Application Security model. Responsibilities include preforming threat modeling and providing security consulting to business developers, system designs, and engineers; developing and implementing security threat modeling plans; and supporting threat modeling tools along with identifying associated controls. This role will also be responsible for development and generation of associated metrics and reporting. The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in secure coding, application security, or similar disciplines
• Knowledge of information security standards, rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality, and desktop, server, application, database, network security principles for risk identification and analysis
• Experience with performing Threat Modeling on web applications
• Conducting research into real-world threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of development life cycle (SSDLC), CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies
• Understanding of common software security issues and remediation techniques (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, Mitre’s ATT&CK, etc.)
• Experience with analyzing vulnerabilities and delivering clear and coherent written reporting, identifying network risks and providing mitigation recommendations
• Excellent knowledge of Windows/AD/Linux systems administration and vulnerabilities
• An organized and detail-oriented cyber security professional able to perform independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to craft/deliver communication of technical information from highly technical reports to C-suite briefs and everything in between
• Experience in security policy development, security education, network testing, application vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and compliance testing required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the banking or finance industries preferred
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), or other security certifications desired
• Knowledge of information security standards, rules and regulations related to information security and data confidentiality, and desktop, server, application, database, network security principles for risk identification and analysis
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment desired

Responsibilities

• Monitor information security issues related to MUFG systems and workflows to ensure internal security controls are appropriate and operating as intended
• Manage threat modeling process to help our technology teams, control partners, and business stakeholders understand the state of our technology and data control suite, while working together to prioritize and remediate identified gaps
• Generate security trend analyses and vulnerability reports
• Utilize the MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify and mitigate threats effectively.
• Identify and implement controls to mitigate identified threats.
• Cross-train other teams on threat modeling techniques and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level