Vulnerability Analysis Lead Analyst - Global Information Security

Posted:
10/4/2024, 8:50:31 AM

Location(s):
Washington, District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Denver, Colorado, United States ⋅ Colorado, United States ⋅ District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Job Description:
This job is responsible for assessing the bank's technologies, applications, and overall security controls to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities that may impact Bank of America's information security. Key responsibilities include understanding and complying of the Bank’s Global Information Security policy and relevant cyber security threats to complete security assessments. Job expectations include providing expert technical guidance to support partners and adapting testing methods to emerging cyber security regulations and evolving threats, while developing others on the team.

Position Summary

The Vulnerability Analysis (VA) team is a global function responsible for the evaluation and prioritization of security vulnerabilities to enable appropriate remediation across the company. The Vulnerability Analysis Senior Analyst role is responsible for leading the day to day operations of one or more workstreams for the domestic US vulnerability analysis team and coordinating with Vulnerability Analysis leadership. This role supports vulnerability management activities by providing guidance and leadership to analysts leveraging analytic and technical skills to assess cyber security related risks. As a key leader and team member you will provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems, lead major projects, influence strategic direction on risks that impact the organization, and prioritize remediation activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop and manage processes for assessing disclosed vulnerabilities, threat scenarios, and mitigating controls for on-premise and cloud deployments.
  • Lead research and evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to drive prioritization of remediation actions.
  • Develop and manage a development training curriculum that includes reviewing and validating vulnerabilities using available data sources, tools as analysts assess and risk rate vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise on appropriate remediation & mitigation solutions.
  • Leverage creativity and influence to enhance the Vulnerability Analysis program.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years' experience in Cyber Security
  • Experience as a Vulnerability or Threat Analyst
  • Understanding of Vulnerability Management principles
  • Understanding of Risk Assessment Methodologies
  • Understanding of the Control environment across the enterprise.
  • Knowledge of industry standard vulnerability scoring system (CVSS, EPSS)
  • Knowledge of industry standard Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, CIS)
  • Process oriented with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to proactively anticipate problems and execute solutions at strategic level.
  • Wide knowledge of application and IT products, interoperability, and extensive knowledge of IT security
  • Knowledge of container/cloud risk management.
  • Knowledge of vulnerability attack methods, exploit results, attack chains
  • Ability to think strategically 

Preferred :

  • CISSP / CISM / CCSK / Security+
  • Experience in banking/financial services
  • Offensive threat/pen testing knowledge

Skills:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer and Client Focus
  • Information Systems Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Threat Analysis
  • Cyber Security
  • Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Risk Analytics
  • Technology System Assessment
  • Business Acumen
  • Business Intelligence
  • Data Privacy and Protection
  • Data and Trend Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - CO - Denver - 1144 15th St - Denver Gis (CO9926), US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$142,800.00 - $193,300.00 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, access to paid time off, 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

Website: https://bankofamerica.com/

Headquarter Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2007

Last Funding Type: Seed

Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Banking ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ FinTech