Theocc

Theocc

Associate Principal, Cyber Defense

Chicago - 125 S Franklin · Principal

H1B sponsorship available$113k-$187kDetected 19 days ago
AWSGCPAzureLinuxCybersecuritySIEMMicrosoft DefenderSOARSOC OperationsIncident ResponseProject ManagementExcelHRISFirewallLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationWritingNmapCISSP

About the role

  • THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***** To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job.
  • We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies.
  • Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced analysis of security logs, network traffic, and endpoint data.
  • Implement containment, eradication, and recovery measures for confirmed incidents.
  • Document and report findings, actions taken, and lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with other security team members and IT staff to address security incidents.
  • Provide guidance and support to Tier 1 analysts on complex security issues.

Requirements

  • The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Proven team player will be working primarily with other staff members, on both long-term projects and rapid response under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in both formal and informal review settings with all levels of management.
  • Ability to work independently and possess strong project management skills.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.
  • Team Leadership experience, taking initiative; providing and following through on solutions across various skillsets.
  • Knowledge and experience implementing controls based on security regulation (e.g., NIST Cyber Security Framework) is a plus.
  • Effective and excellent oral and written communication, analytical, judgment and consultation skills.
  • Ability to work with local and remote IT staff/management, vendors and consultants.

Nice to have

  • SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc.
  • SOAR playbook development experience is a plus.
  • Minimum four years of information security experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
  • Technical experience and comprehensive knowledge of threat actor capabilities, intentions, methodologies, and motives.
  • Industry knowledge of leading-edge security technologies and methods.

Skills

  • Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Log analysis and security content development in SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, LogRhythm, etc.).
  • SOAR products such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, etc. SOAR playbook development experience is a plus.
  • Endpoint detection and response tools, e.g. CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc.
  • Incident Response playbook development, managing security incident analysis and remediation.
  • Network-based preventative and detective technologies (IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxy servers)
  • Standard technical writing tools including MS Word, Excel, Project and Visio
  • Familiarity with:
  • Vulnerability assessment tools (Qualys, Nessus, nmap, etc.).
  • Directory services, LDAP, and their inherent security (Active Directory, CA Directory, Entra ID).
  • Client/server platforms including Windows, Linux.
  • Operating system hardening procedures (Solaris, Linux, Windows, etc.)

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • $112,700.00 - $186,900.00
  • Incentive Range

Benefits

  • A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Company info

  • The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.
  • Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions.
  • OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms.
  • More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.
  • As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Equal opportunity

  • OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***** To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job.
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