Senior Cyber Operations Analyst - AVP

Barclays • Hanover Township, NJ

7d • $125,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Cyber Operations Analyst - AVP. 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

• Proficiency in SIEM technologies and usability in large, complex computing environments
• Experience analyzing and responding to detected security incidents, including timely escalation and resolution
• Incident response expertise, including proficiency in Phishing emails, network analysis, and understanding traffic patterns
• Experience identifying malware and attacks (e.g., Trojans, ransomware) through analysis of event data from proxies, endpoints, IDS, MPS, and network devices
• Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain, intelligence-driven defense strategies, and security architecture
• Proficiency of operating system fundamentals and OS security (Windows & Linux); solid grasp of networking principles, protocols, and best practices
• Understanding of cloud security principles across platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with adversary tactics and techniques based on real-world observations from a blue-team perspective and knowledge of effective countermeasures to reduce risk

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.
• Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function.
• Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
• Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
• Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
• 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.

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