Cyber Operations Analyst

Embark on a transformative journey as a Cyber Operations Analyst at Barclays. At Barclays, our vision is clear—to redefine the future of banking through innovative solutions. As a member of the Cyber Operations team, your mission is to provide 24/7 continuous monitoring, analysis, incident response, threat hunting, and intelligence services. Cybercrime and cyberattacks are growing in quality, quantity, and complexity, targeting both private industry and national infrastructure. A holistic approach across all cybersecurity disciplines is essential to mitigate these threats effectively. Successful attacks can cause significant disruptions, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage. Barclays is a prime target for cybercriminals due to its role in financial transactions and sensitive client data.  As we expand our online and mobile offerings, , the threat of increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks grows.

To be successful as a Cyber Operations Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Proficiency in SIEM technologies and usability in large, complex computing environments

• Analyzing and responding to detected security incidents, including timely escalation and resolution

• Incident response expertise, including proficiency in PCAP capture, network analysis, and understanding traffic patterns

• Identifying malware and attacks (e.g., Trojans, ransomware) through analysis of event data from proxies, endpoints, IDS, MPS, and network devices

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• 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

• Familiarity with ethical hacking techniques from a blue-team perspective and knowledge of effective countermeasures to reduce risk

• Understanding of cloud security principles across platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Whippany, NJ.

Minimum Salary: $80,000
Maximum Salary: $120,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

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.

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. 

Accountabilities

• 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.

Analyst Expectations

• 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.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• 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.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.