Experienced Senior Associate - IT Security

Evercore• , NY

17d

About The Position

The Security Operations role at Evercore focuses on the tactical side of cyber security and how it relates to the detection, prevention, and response to cyber risks to the firm. This position works as part of a globe security operations team to continually investigate, monitor and improve Evercore’s security posture. Working as part of a broader security initiative, this role is in continuous communication with both the governance and architecture teams to protect against current and emerging cyber threats to the organization. As part of this role a high level of integrity, humility and empathy will be required to work on a cross functional team to achieve success.

Requirements

Creation and fine tuning of correlation rules within security toolsets
Log analysis experience for investigation of threats and triaging alerts across multiple platforms
Threat modelling with the application of MITRE frameworks to build a security operations program
Utilizing threat intel to increase the predictive nature of security monitoring while adding contextual value to security alerts
Knowledge of performing security operation tasks and techniques within a cloud environment
Knowledge of offensive security tools, tactics and techniques
Ability to build relationships across all areas of the business and information technology
Hands on experience with EDR and SIEM
Experience (5- 7) years in IT security or infrastructure related roles
Drive, resiliency, adaptability, humility, integrity, effective intelligence, team-ability, curiosity, and emotional strength are mandatory
This position requires valid United States work authorization and is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Nice To Haves

SOAR experience implementing and creating custom playbooks (a plus)
Functional knowledge of SOAR with hands on experience a plus
Python and forensics analysis experience a plus
CISSP or other security certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Serves as an escalation point for security related tickets and incident triage
Analysis of security events to confirm real incidents and adjustment of false positive
Works with security architecture to increase efficiency and improvements of security monitoring
Utilization of security tools to monitor for security risks and insider threats that include: EDR, SIEM, SOAR, NGAV, Deception, NAC, IPS, Vulnerability Management, Insider Risk and Threat Intel
Liaison between third party managed security service provider and internal security resources
Assists with developing and creating ways to automate the security operations response to incidents
Mentor junior members of the team and become an advocate for security across all departments

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus delivered in the form of cash and/or deferred equity.
Evercore also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility.
These include, but are not limited to: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursements accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life and disability insurance, including additional voluntary financial protection insurance
Well-being resources and programs, including mental health and mindfulness programs, digital wellness platforms, well-being events, and targeted on-site health services
Family-building and family-support benefits
Paid parental, caregiver, marriage and bereavement leave
Commuter benefits, health club membership discounts, and other corporate discounts
Paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, sick days, and volunteer opportunities