Cyber Operations Analyst – BA4

Barclays • Jefferson, CO

2d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Embark on a transformative journey as a Cyber Operations Analyst – BA4 . At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will provide 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring, analysis, and incident response for global enterprises. Your responsibilities include event triage, escalation, remediation support, threat detection, reporting, intelligence review, policy implementation, data loss prevention, and generating insights to reduce risk and enhance security operations.

Requirements

• Basic familiarity with SIEM platforms and the ability to monitor, triage, and document security alerts in a structured SOC environment
• Ability to perform initial analysis of security alerts and events, following established runbooks and escalating incidents according to defined procedures
• Foundational understanding of common security incidents such as phishing emails, endpoint alerts, and basic network anomalies
• Ability to recognize common malware indicators and suspicious activity using alerts from endpoints, proxies, IDS, and network security tools
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including attack lifecycles, basic threat types, and the importance of defense-in-depth

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of operating system fundamentals (Windows & Linux) and introductory networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP
• Familiarity with common attacker techniques and indicators of compromise from a defensive (blue-team) perspective
• Awareness of cloud computing concepts and basic security considerations in platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to.
• Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

Benefits

• Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
• This position is eligible for an incentive award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees