Cyber Threat Detection Engineer

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds,  and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Equifax seeks a Cyber Threat Detection Engineer to provide incident response guidance and analytic capabilities to an enterprise-wide cybersecurity program. The position will include a robust assortment of security initiatives that support the global security team.

• This position does not offer immigration sponsorship (current or future) including F-1 STEM OPT extension support.

• This position can be based in Alpharetta, GA, Midtown / Atlanta, GA OR Reston, VA.  This resource should be local to one of these locations and will be required to work from one of those locations. 

• Corporate Return To Office expectations:  Onsite weekly requirements each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.

• Due to the nature of service management / security based positions, this role will require additional onsite responsibilities during the week (Monday and / or Friday) as needed, occasional work outside normal business hours, & possible travel (10% or less), due to the nature of investigations responsibilities.

What you’ll do

• Create and implement detection and prevention controls using a range of security tools (SIEM, DLP, IPS/IDS, EDR)

• Management and implementation of network and security tools to support incident response

• Implement controls to identify new attack TTPs and mitigation techniques in support of daily operations

• Compile metrics and reports in support of SOC program objectives and priorities

• Develop and refine use-case scenarios for new and existing analytical tools

• Support SOC-specific activities for the day-to-day operations

• Work with internal subject matter experts (SOC/Threat Resistance/Investigations) to aid in interdicting active threats

• Enrich team value by sharing knowledge

What experience you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of general Information Security experience required

• Will have experience working in a cyber security operations (SOC), CIRT, or Cyber Intelligence team performing incident response, threat hunting, and/or network and system monitoring.

• Technical knowledge in developing detection content utilizing a wide range of security tools including SIEM, EDR, IPS/IDS, DLP, and/or SOAR.

• Working knowledge of tools used for network security (DLP, NIPS, HIPS, AV, Firewalls, etc.)

What could set you apart

• Post-graduate degree or Technical certifications (CISSP, CCNA, GCIA, GCIH, etc.) preferred but not required

• Thorough understanding of network protocols

• Strong understanding of *nix and Windows operating system functionality

• Ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent activities, while understanding and managing priorities, dependencies, and risk

• Strong research, analytic, writing, and briefing skills.

• Demonstrated flexibility, initiative, judgment, and discretion.

• Willingness to learn new tools and processes and proven track record of learning new technologies, methodologies, and skills.

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We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Primary Location:

USA-GA-Alpharetta-JVW3

USA-Atlanta-One-Atlantic-Center, USA Washington-DC (Reston VA)

Function:

Function - Security Governance and Compliance

Schedule:

Full time