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The Threat Detection Lead, Security Operations, is an essential part of Experian's Cyber Fusion Center (CFC). Level 1 analysts conduct the first assessment on security incidents, and they escalate the case to the Lead, who performs a more in-depth analysis and further evaluates network security threat activities. The Lead also supports the development of new analytic methods and content, conducts impact analysis, and proposes remediation actions. You will report to the Senior Manager of SecOps and Threat Detection.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Provide leadership to level 1 analysts, including feedback on quality of work, driving case quality
• Collaborate with external teams for incident resolution and escalations, ensuring questions from Experian users are answered promptly
• Track tactical issues in the execution of CFC responsibilities and report to management any issues that could affect the CFC
• Provide recommendations for security tools resulting in increased security posture or fidelity rate efficiency
• Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation to include improvements and evergreen process
• Assist management with responding to audit questions by providing evidence of processes
• Assist the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and content development teams on use case development by suggesting enhancements or new use cases to improve the security posture of Experian
• Participate in proof-of-concept projects with the security engineering team to ensure the CFC is adequately represented
• Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate security control alerts
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis
• Plan and recommend modifications or adjustments based on exercise results or system environment
• Monitor the environment longitudinally for long-term pattern detection
• Review and share new content information within SLAs
• Work an 8x5 (Monday-Friday) schedule, with the flexibility to accommodate biweekly on-call coverage of evenings and weekends

Your background:

• 5+ years' experience in threat detection or security operations and response roles
• Demonstrate expert technical skills that are needed to defend the enterprise environment, such as:
  • In-depth packet analysis skills, core forensic familiarity, incident response skills, and data fusion skills based on multiple security data sources
  • Scripting and automation
  • System administration on Unix, Linux, or Windows
  • Network forensics, logging, and event management
  • Defensive network infrastructure (operations or engineering)
  • Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing concepts
  • Malware analysis concepts, techniques, and reverse engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of network and host security technologies and products (such as firewalls, network IDS, scanners)
  • Security monitoring technologies, such as SIEM, IPS/IDS, UEBA, DLP, among others
• Relevant technical and industry certifications are a plus, e.g. Comptia, GIAC certifications, CISSP, OSCP, or SIEM vendor-specific certifications

Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.