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Cyber Threat Analyst

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Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Analyze and correlate security data from multiple systems to detect, investigate, contain, and remediate cyber threats. Build and maintain SIEM rules, support incident response, perform root-cause analysis, develop dashboards and visualizations, and advise security leadership. Use threat intelligence, Mitre ATT&CK, and scripting (SQL/Python) to consolidate data and improve monitoring.
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Join a dynamic team at the pulse of global markets, where we deliver innovative software and service solutions for essential financial reporting and capital markets transactions. At DFIN, we are a values-driven organization that empowers you to build a fulfilling career while bringing your authentic self to work every day. Our "Win as One" mentality ensures that our team's success is directly linked to Client, Shareholder and Employee Satisfaction.
In 2026, DFIN was named #1 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® by Best Practice Institute. We have also been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces® for five consecutive years and a Built In Best Place to Work for six years, reflecting our continued commitment to supporting employees' total well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation, a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Bring your passion and talents to DFIN - because being YOU thrives here.
Summary:
The Cyber Threat Analyst will focus on gathering and analyzing data from disparate systems and produce cyber insights as necessary to identify, contain, mitigate, and/or recover from cyber security threats and/or incidents. The Cyber Threat Analyst II will work side-by-side with peers to investigate all cyber threats facing the organization.
Responsibilities:
  • Build, manage, and maintain correlation rules and alarming configurations for various cyber security platforms to include, but not limited to Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Threat Intelligence, and other platforms
  • Understand common Windows/Linux/Mac operating system functions and vulnerabilities
  • Collect, organize, and analyze data using various cyber security tools such as Common SIEM/event correlation technologies, Radware, firewall platforms, Threat Intel Platforms, and other security analysis platforms
  • Support investigations of suspected cyber security events, system anomalies/misconfigurations, system misuse, compliance reviews as requested
  • Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
  • Exercise an understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and Mitre ATT&CK Framework
  • Work with the functional business area to identify, gather, investigate, and document business processes related to incident response, security logging sources and formats, company-wide data architectures, threat modeling, and security best practices
  • Visualize data insights using data visualization tools as necessary to ensure CISO, Security Operations, and other relevant dashboards are current and relevant

Additional Job Responsibilities
  • Perform root-cause analysis to understand data problems and find solutions by understanding user requirements
  • Build an inventory of assets to be monitored in support the DFS Enterprise Security Monitoring program
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director, Security Technologies and/or the SVP-CISO on sensitive matters warranting confidentiality
  • Demonstrate subject matter expertise across technology domains
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Consolidate and analyze data from disparate systems using data integration tools or writing custom code in SQL, Python, or other scripting languages

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience and education
  • Strong analytical competency
  • Ability to develop, customize, and maintain visualization dashboards utilizing SIEM and other security platforms
  • Strong understanding of cyber security threat modeling
  • Deep insights into threat intelligence tools and techniques
  • Advanced knowledge of cyber-attack techniques, and mitigation strategies
  • Advanced knowledge of firewalls, anti-malware, intrusion detection and/or prevention systems, and other network and systems security platforms
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to engineers and leadership
  • Ability to properly handle confidential data and strictly follow business process and procedure
  • Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to operate in high stress situations

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