Sr. Security Analyst - Cyber Defense Details

Sr. Security Analyst - Cyber Defense

The TJX Companies, Inc. - Marlborough, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Sr. Security Analyst - Cyber Defense

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Date: Nov 24, 2020

Location: Marlborough, MA, US

Company: TJX Companies, Inc.

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?Posting Notes: Marlborough || MA
The IT Security organization bears the broad responsibilities of delivering information security, practice governance & assurance, and data loss prevention throughout the TJX enterprise. Our worldwide team applies expertise and deep business understanding to ensure confidence for all company associates, investors, and customers.
We seek creative, security-minded professionals to provide hands-on talent and social expertise in protecting TJX and its assets. You'll work with engineers, business programs, and other security professionals to adapt and improve our security posture in applications, infrastructure, and cloud modernization efforts.
The Cyber Defense Analyst is a senior individual contributor responsible for identifying and handling security incidents at TJX. The ideal person in this role brings experience in identifying network and endpoint intrusions, as well as experience handling security incidents. This role must be able to solve moderately complex problems independently and know when to escalate issues to management. The individual will work with multiple technology platforms and interface with other groups within IT Security Operations, offshore partners, and other technology and business functions.
Responsibilities

• Level 3 Intrusion Detection System monitoring
• Level 3 Network Security alert monitoring and triage
• In-depth analysis of exploit attempts
• Intermediate/advance malware analysis
• Security incident handling
• Mentor junior analysts to develop security skillset
• Develop standard operating procedures and response plans
• Stay up to date with current security vulnerabilities and attacks
• Interfaces with user community and assists with IT security needs and projects
• Ensures that the user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security
• Performs root cause analysis of low to moderately complex security issues and determines the best course of action to remedy the problem
• Performs procedures of up to high complexity necessary to ensure the ongoing core objectives of IT Security
• Performs basic to complex security reviews to ensure compliance with internal security standards and regulatory requirements
• Recommends new policies and procedures to management and has wide latitude to devise on the best course of action for new procedures
• Recommends course of action for low to moderately complex situations

Skills and Requirements

• 5 years in IT Security environment or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Relevant industry certification preferred
• Intermediate-level understanding of computer security concepts including Identity & Access
• Management, Network Security, Application Security, and Incident Management
• Established in an IT Security environment or equivalent
• Level 2/3 SOC or Incident Response experience
• A moderate understanding of networking concepts and protocols (such as DNS, SMTP, FTP, SSL, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology industry trends and emerging technologies and an ability to relate them to the company and its objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate knowledge of tools and products used in day-to-day performance of job responsibilities (e.g. IDS, EDR,SIEM)
  
  • Excellent aptitude for problem solving and IT Security
  • Familiar with IT Regulations, PCI/Sarbanes-Oxley/Mass Privacy laws
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Relevant industry certification a preferred (GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCFA, CEH)

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. Posting Notes: Marlborough || MA

Nearest Major Market: Boston