Senior Cyber Operations Analyst - UBA

Job Description

Purpose of the role

To monitor the performance of operational controls, implement and manage security controls and consider lessons learnt in order to protect the bank from potential cyber-attacks and respond to threats. 

Accountabilities

• Management of security monitoring systems, including intrusive prevention and detection systems, to alert, detect and block potential cyber security incidents, and provide a prompt response to restore normal operations with minimised system damage.
• Identification of emerging cyber security threats, attack techniques and technologies to detect/prevent incidents, and collaborate with networks and conferences to gain industry knowledge and expertise.
• Management and analysis of security information and event management systems to collect, correlate and analyse security logs, events and alerts/potential threats.
• Triage of data loss prevention alerts to identify and prevent sensitive data for being exfiltrated from the banks network.
• Management of cyber security incidents including remediation & driving to closure.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as Senior Cyber Operations Analyst at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. As a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst, you'll lead cyber defence, monitor activities for threats, ensure compliance with security standards, and make risk-based decisions to protect Barclays from potential threats.

To be successful as a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst you should

have experience with:

• Proficiency in collecting, examining, and analysing data from multiple sources (logs, artifacts, indicators of compromise) as part of security incident investigations

• Develop and implement controls and indicators for preventing, detecting, and responding unusual user behaviour

• Experience with Security tools such as Microsoft Defender products, Splunk and Tanium, EUBA SIEM

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Familiarity with Financial Services regulatory landscape and related compliance issues

•  In-depth knowledge of the Insider Threat Kill-Chain, Intelligence Driven Defence and Security frameworks such as NIST and Mitre ATT&CK.

• Experience in conducting trend analysis on incidents to assist in reporting to senior stakeholders.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical

skills.

The location of this role is based in Knutsford, United Kingdom