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MUFG

Threat Detection & Response, Vice President - Remote

Remote

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This is a remote position. The selected colleague will generally be expected to work at an MUFG office periodically. A member of our recruitment team will discuss location preferences with you in more detail.

Job Summary

In this role you will focus on researching threats posed by cyber criminals to various systems, technologies, operations, and programs and analyzing research to determine a cyber criminal's capabilities, intentions, and attack approaches, including those with multiple phases. Responsibilities include rapidly responding to incidents to minimize risk exposure and ensure system availability; proactively monitoring internal and external-facing environments; seeking opportunities to automate detection and remediation and reduce response times for incidents; and producing reports and briefings that include perspectives on the behavior of adversaries. Support cyber war game simulations and tabletop exercises through the design, execution and delivery phases. Finally, this role includes interacting with stakeholders to help enhance the overall incident preparedness posture of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

  • Apply critical thinking in understanding the new and emerging threats working along with cyber threat intelligence and threat modeling teams; build and execute required action plans
  • Manage and execute processes responsible for the advanced analysis of security threats (malicious code, intrusion logging, etc.) to proactively develop detection for such threats
  • Support inquiries from compliance teams such as IT risk management and internal and external audit, to ensure documentation is complete and in compliance with information security policies
  • Collaborate effectively with other internal information security teams. as well as various lines-of-businesses to advance security awareness and posture
  • Present security analysis, action plan, and risks to diverse audiences (business, technical, and management)
  • Execute a data detection strategy based on the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
  • Analyze, synthesize, and place threat intelligence information from multiple sources in context; use that in development of new security alerts in the SIEM tool to address new and emerging threats
  • Continually identify, evaluate, and monitor threats that could affect operational and business activities
  • Manage and support development of security operations playbooks to ensure threat detection, monitoring, response, and forensics activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in detection and response, and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats

Qualifications

  • B.S., Computer Science, or an advanced degree in a related field preferred
  • 6-8 years of experience with building and leading high performing information security teams in complex environments
  • 6-8 years of information security experience developing advanced threat detection capabilities
  • Experience managing/securing a large scale, complex, high performance environment
  • Strong understanding of enterprise detection technologies and processes (advanced threat detection tools, intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS), network packet analysis, endpoint protection)
  • Advanced understanding of network protocols and operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, databases)
  • Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing use cases in security information and event management (SIEM) tool such Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, etc.
  • Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Security+, Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) are a plus
  • Excellent management, influence, and communication skills

The typical base pay range for this role is between $130K - $155K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Job ID: MUFG_Union_Bank-10055907-WD
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program