Lead Cybersecurity Operations Automation Engineer at M&T Bank

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience
  • Advanced ability to use multiple Cybersecurity tools, specific to function
  • Education and Experience Preferred: Advanced understanding of the security system development and infrastructure lifecycle and architecture, and systems design
  • Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
  • Experience with SOAR, SIEM and EDR platforms
  • Knowledge of network protocols, threat intelligence, and incident response
  • Familiarity with cloud security and infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Experience integrating security tools with enterprise systems and CI/CD pipelines
  • Demonstrated ability to translate architecture into technical requirements

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect automated cybersecurity solutions for complex environments, ensuring alignment with organizational security objectives and scalability across diverse platforms
  • Develop and configure automated controls and workflows to enhance threat detection, response, and remediation capabilities while optimizing system performance and reliability
  • Lead testing and validation of security automation tools and scripts
  • Manage deployment of automation frameworks and orchestration platforms, ensuring minimal disruption to existing infrastructure and maximum operational efficiency
  • Define and implement tuning strategies for automated security processes, leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning techniques to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy
  • Build and maintain automation playbooks and response scripts for incident handling, compliance enforcement, and routine security operations using tools like SOAR, SIEM, and EDR platforms
  • Drive collaboration between Cybersecurity, DevOps, and IT teams to embed security automation into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and enterprise systems
  • Lead improvement initiatives within Cybersecurity team, implementing best practices and optimizing processes to enhance security capabilities
  • Actively partner with vendor to optimize security products and/or drive resolution of complex support issues
  • Assist leadership with vendor relationships by maintaining when licenses need to be renewed, informing when hardware needs to be refreshed or new technologies should be considered
  • Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable
  • Complete other related duties as assigned

Skills

SOAR
SIEM
EDR
Python
scripting
orchestration
CI/CD
DevOps
AI
machine learning
automation playbooks
threat detection
incident response
cloud environments

M&T Bank

Full-service banking for individuals and businesses

About M&T Bank

M&T Bank provides a variety of banking services to individuals, small businesses, and larger companies. Their offerings include mortgage assistance, personal and business checking accounts, and mobile banking options. The bank primarily operates in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, emphasizing community engagement and a focus on customer service. M&T Bank's business model is based on traditional banking practices, such as loans, deposits, and investment products, and it generates revenue through interest income and service fees. A key aspect that sets M&T Bank apart from its competitors is its commitment to community involvement, which includes allowing employees to volunteer and supporting local organizations. The recent merger with United Bank, N.A. has further expanded their services and market presence.

Buffalo, New YorkHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from fintechs could erode M&T Bank's market share among tech-savvy customers.
Integration challenges from the United Bank merger may disrupt operations.
Decreased prime rate could reduce interest income, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

M&T Bank emphasizes community engagement through its charitable foundation and volunteer programs.
The bank offers a wide range of traditional and digital banking services.
Recent merger with United Bank, N.A. expands M&T's market reach and service offerings.

Upsides

M&T Bank's $1.5 billion senior notes offering strengthens its financial position.
Decreased prime rate may attract more borrowers, increasing loan volume.
Shannon Lazare's appointment as New Jersey Regional President enhances local community engagement.

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