Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, Threat Detection & Analytics at Capital One

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

Capital One Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
  • At least 4 years of Cybersecurity experience
  • At least 4 years of big data experience
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 6+ years of cybersecurity experience
  • 4+ years of AWS cloud security
  • 4+ years of experience in SIEM
  • 4+ years of scripting experience in Python or PowerShell
  • 2+ years of experience in Splunk
  • 2+ years of user/entity behavioral analytics experience

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing data from a variety of sources (network, endpoint, application, etc.) and contributing to the full-lifecycle development of cyber defense strategy
  • Creating detection logic, models, tooling, and frameworks to help SOC analysts detect potential cyber incidents
  • Utilizing behavioral analytics technologies (e.g., UEBA) to better analyze and understand the full picture of user and entity behavior
  • Participating in threat modeling sessions with other teams to identify and defend against adversary Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Leveraging automation platforms (e.g., SOAR) to improve incident identification and response times
  • Onboarding and normalization of telemetry to enhance Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM)
  • Tuning detection capabilities and tooling to eliminate noise
  • Collaborating with Offensive Security teams to analyze and evaluate security monitoring effectiveness
  • Partnering with other engineering and security teams to improve detection capabilities across the organization
  • Leading design discussions, code reviews, and paired programming sessions

Skills

Threat Detection
SIEM
UEBA
SOAR
Big Data
Behavioral Analytics
Threat Modeling
TTPs
Detection Logic
Telemetry Normalization
Automation

Capital One

Offers diverse financial products and services

About Capital One

Capital One provides a variety of financial services aimed at making banking accessible and easy for everyone. The company offers products such as credit cards, savings accounts, car loans, and business checking accounts, catering to both individual consumers and small businesses primarily in the United States. Capital One's approach includes user-friendly banking solutions with no fees or minimums for checking accounts, allowing customers to manage their finances more effectively. They generate revenue through interest on loans, credit card fees, and investment banking services. What sets Capital One apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to financial inclusion and literacy, demonstrated through community partnerships and educational initiatives, such as collaborations with Khan Academy. The company's goal is to create a more inclusive financial system and empower customers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$15.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
Onsite Health Centers
Prescription saving with network of local pharmacies
Stock Purchase Plan
Education Assistance
401(k)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid time off + corporate & floating holidays
Registered dieticians on site, cooking classes and free virtual fitness classes
Employee Assistance Program

Risks

Increased competition in subscription management tools may dilute Capital One's advantage.
Over-reliance on partnerships could expose Capital One to technological risks.
Departure of key personnel like Joe Rodriguez may affect risk management continuity.

Differentiation

Capital One offers user-friendly banking with no fees or minimums for checking accounts.
The company partners with Khan Academy to provide financial literacy education.
Capital One is the first major U.S. bank to offer subscription management tools.

Upsides

Capital One's mobile app is a model for secure, user-friendly digital banking.
Data sharing with Worldpay enhances payment security and fraud prevention.
Partnerships with fintechs like Minna Technologies improve customer experience.

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