Senior Security Engineer – Cyber Hunting & Incident Response – 3rd Shift

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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status. Need Help? If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response). Regular or Temporary: Regular Language Fluency: English (Required) Work Shift: 3rd Shift - 15% Automatic Pay Differential (United States of America) Please review the following job description: The Cyber Hunt & Respond Senior Engineer is an advanced, after-hours role within the 24/7 Cyber Fusion Center. This role has 2 core functions, proactive Threat Hunting & reactive Incident Response coverage. Hunting involves searching through large, diverse sets of internal and external data to discover previously undetected threats. This role is creative and responsible for developing with new hypotheses on how adversaries may be attacking the organization and will prove out the hypotheses based on our available data. Additionally, this role will work with internal groups to express the data needs to explore potential threats. As an important member of the Cyber Fusion Center (CFC), enjoy one of the most exciting and dynamic teams within Truist, with the critical mission of defending against advanced cyber-attacks. Work Location: Onsite (Zebulon, NC) ***3rd Shift Requirements: 11pm to 7am, Sunday (PM) thru Friday (AM)*** • +15% Shift Differential for 3rd shift ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify previously unknown or undetected threats across enterprise environments. Develop, test, and validate threat-hunting hypotheses using internal and external data sources. Perform digital forensics and incident response activities, including investigation, root cause analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. Analyze endpoint, network, packet, log, and forensic data to identify malicious activity and determine attack scope and impact. Leverage data analysis, automation, and programming techniques to process large datasets and improve threat detection and response capabilities. Create and maintain searches, visualizations, analytic content, and advanced detection methodologies to identify emerging threats. Investigate suspicious artifacts and activity to distinguish malicious behavior from legitimate business operations. Collaborate with security, technology, and business teams to identify data requirements and enhance threat visibility across the organization. Provide technical consultation and subject matter expertise on cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and threat-hunting initiatives. Present findings, lessons learned, and threat intelligence to technical and non-technical audiences. Mentor and provide guidance to team members in threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response, and related disciplines. Qualifications Required Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience. Minimum of 7 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles. Deep specialized knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts. Proven experience in software development lifecycle security practices. Deep knowledge of threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing. Experience implementing and managing complex information security technologies. Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and modern identity and access management (IAM). Experience with network traffic analysis, packet capture analysis, and associated tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump). Knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems, internals, services, and file systems. Understanding of phishing techniques, advanced cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Experience with threat hunting, intrusion detection, incident response, and digital forensics investigations. Knowledge of digital evidence collection, preservation, and forensic artifact analysis. Experience leveraging automation, scripting, machine learning, and AI to support cybersecurity operations. Experience working in cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Relevant technology or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GREM, Azure, AWS). Experience in Cyber Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Security Operations Centers (SOC), Network Operations Centers (NOC), Cybersecurity Engineering, or Intelligence Community environments. Work Location: Zebulon, NC. ***3rd Shift Requirements: 11pm to 7am, Sunday (PM) thru Friday (AM)*** ***For this opportunity, Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.) General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site . Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work. Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work