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Cybersecurity Analyst II – Cyber Threat Intel (Remote)
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req146406
Category – Technology
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Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req146406
Category – Technology
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
Pay Range
The pay range for this position is between $90,000.00 – $130,000.00.
Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
Position Purpose:
The Home Depot’s Cyber Threat Intelligence team is looking for a cyber defender, who has the experience and skills to identify threats as they emerge. This role will involve the identification of vulnerabilities, attacker trends, and novel malware. It is critical think outside of the box to identify threats that could potentially impact one of the largest retailers in North America. Understanding of the OWASP top 10, and the way in which adversaries exploit vulnerabilities is a big plus. This role will support Threat Intelligence Notifications and Operations activities within the Cyber Threat Intelligence team.
Role Description: Security Operations (Security Analytics and Cyber Threat Intelligence) Systems II Cybersecurity Analyst:
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Ability to compose well written reports and documentation that may be distributed to large parts of the organization.
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Technical understanding of the vulnerabilities on a variety of technologies.
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Has a growth mindset, and is interested in learning the basic tools and processes that The Home Depot Cybersecurity department has invested in.
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Familiarity with intelligence writing and structured analytic techniques such as analysis of competing hypotheses, "Devil's Advocate", and others.
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An understanding of corporate Information Technology environments.
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The ability to research and produce large amounts of technical and non-technical data into written and actionable reporting.
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Cyber Threat Intelligence experience such as familiarity with security researchers, vendors, and open source reporting.
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Familiar with researching cyber adversary TTPs, IOCs, malware and infrastructure
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Familiarity with project planning and process design.
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Experience working with or willingness to learn the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its applications.
Must Have’s:
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Previous cybersecurity experience
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Previous technical reporting experience
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Familiarity working within or with Security Operation Teams
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Collaborative Mindset
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Curious and Open Minded
Nice to Have’s
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Experience with OSINT research on Threat Actors/Emerging Threats/APT’s
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Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity (or Related Field)
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Retail Business understanding
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Familiarity with common threat intelligence subscriptions such as Recorded Future, Domain Tools, Maltego, and Virus Total, Shodan.
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Familiarity with industry standard frameworks such as Cyber Kill-chain, NIST SP-800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, and D3FEND.
Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning
Analysts II perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- 60% Analysis – Synthesize data to develop a solution, communicate the solution to stakeholders Analyze problems, structure the issue and perform analysis
- 10% Collaborate – Partner cross-functionally to identify trends and resolve issues
- 30% Drive Execution – Ensure initiative/project goals are met in a timely manner Implement solutions to meet customer expectations
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
- This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2+
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req146406
Category – Technology
Role Overview
Position Purpose:
The Home Depot’s Cyber Threat Intelligence team is looking for a cyber defender, who has the experience and skills to identify threats as they emerge. This role will involve the identification of vulnerabilities, attacker trends, and novel malware. It is critical think outside of the box to identify threats that could potentially impact one of the largest retailers in North America. Understanding of the OWASP top 10, and the way in which adversaries exploit vulnerabilities is a big plus. This role will support Threat Intelligence Notifications and Operations activities within the Cyber Threat Intelligence team.
Role Description: Security Operations (Security Analytics and Cyber Threat Intelligence) Systems II Cybersecurity Analyst:
-
Ability to compose well written reports and documentation that may be distributed to large parts of the organization.
-
Technical understanding of the vulnerabilities on a variety of technologies.
-
Has a growth mindset, and is interested in learning the basic tools and processes that The Home Depot Cybersecurity department has invested in.
-
Familiarity with intelligence writing and structured analytic techniques such as analysis of competing hypotheses, "Devil's Advocate", and others.
-
An understanding of corporate Information Technology environments.
-
The ability to research and produce large amounts of technical and non-technical data into written and actionable reporting.
-
Cyber Threat Intelligence experience such as familiarity with security researchers, vendors, and open source reporting.
-
Familiar with researching cyber adversary TTPs, IOCs, malware and infrastructure
-
Familiarity with project planning and process design.
-
Experience working with or willingness to learn the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its applications.
Must Have’s:
-
Previous cybersecurity experience
-
Previous technical reporting experience
-
Familiarity working within or with Security Operation Teams
-
Collaborative Mindset
-
Curious and Open Minded
Nice to Have’s
-
Experience with OSINT research on Threat Actors/Emerging Threats/APT’s
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity (or Related Field)
-
Retail Business understanding
-
Familiarity with common threat intelligence subscriptions such as Recorded Future, Domain Tools, Maltego, and Virus Total, Shodan.
-
Familiarity with industry standard frameworks such as Cyber Kill-chain, NIST SP-800-53, MITRE ATT&CK, and D3FEND.
Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations, Service Optimization and Strategic Planning
Analysts II perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- 60% Analysis – Synthesize data to develop a solution, communicate the solution to stakeholders Analyze problems, structure the issue and perform analysis
- 10% Collaborate – Partner cross-functionally to identify trends and resolve issues
- 30% Drive Execution – Ensure initiative/project goals are met in a timely manner Implement solutions to meet customer expectations
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This Position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
- This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements:
- Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
- Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Minimum Education:
- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2+
Competencies:
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
Paid Time Off Benefits
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Store Location
GA01
VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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