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Senior Information Security Threat Management Specialist – focus on application monitoring & response in Sydney, Australia.
Lead advanced security detection, mentor team members, and collaborate across global cybersecurity operations.
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role‑specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description
The Global Information Security (GIS) team is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. The Cyber Security Defense (CSD) team aims to protect the bank by having an end‑to‑end view and influence over all security controls at the Bank. The CSD Information Security Threat Management team specifically aims to reduce risk across the Bank of America by leveraging multiple methods of application layer intrusion detection, prevention and response activities for the security, safeguarding, continuity and confidentiality of information at Bank of America. As senior member of the team, you can expect yourself to be on forefront of application security detection and response practice while collaborating with other security teams.
The CSD team operates in FTS (follow the sun) model among Australia, Singapore, UK and US. We are a front‑line cyber response team that handles active security events and highly current threats. On call and after‑hours work can be expected although we rotate to approximately one week every 2 months.
Responsibilities
Analyze application layer alerts, conduct investigations, respond to disrupt malicious actions of threat actors and feedback to improve defensive capabilities
Leverage advanced investigative skills using best in class data correlation and network/packet analysis tools to investigate incidents
Provides leadership in assessing new threat vectors and leverage new intelligence to update existing controls, design new controls and participate in testing and deployment of new controls
Develop and implement custom alerts and dashboards monitoring controls based on OSI layer 7 attack and threat indicators
Responsible for mentoring and developing the skill sets of less experienced team members
Develops and implements processes or controls in support of audit, compliance and risk requirements
Partner with senior leaders of business organizations to triage security events and report on impact
Execute and improve relevant risk management strategies
Required Skills
Strong hands‑on experience in application security detection and response technologies and processes
Understanding of common exploits, web application attacks, network protocols and infrastructure/application logs (eg weblogs, AD logs, security logs) for an efficient intrusion analysis
Advanced log analysis skills leveraging tools such as Splunk or other SIEM solutions to find targeted attacks and hunting exercises
Experience of maintaining and fine‑tuning signatures on WAF of leading vendors such as FE (ASM) and Akamai
Comfortable with scripting languages and regular expressions
Working knowledge of common operating systems (Windows/Linux/ OS X)
Experience in packet captures and analysis (e.g. Wireshark) is desirable
Ability to independently work in a fast‑paced environment and drive continuous improvement
Relevant technical certifications (SANS, CISSP, etc.) desirable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt a message to various audiences