Patelco Credit Union
Principal Security Engineer (Incident Response)
Patelco Credit Union, Dublin, CA, United States
About Patelco Credit Union
Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California.
We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members.
We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
The Principal Cyber Defense and Incident Response is responsible for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and defending against cyber threats to protect Patelco's information systems and data. The incumbent will monitor network traffic, analyze security logs, and investigate potential security incidents and lead the response when threats are detected. They will also implement security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and provide recommendations to enhance the organization's overall cybersecurity posture. Additionally, they will apply advanced expertise in cyber threats and trends to proactively identify and respond to emerging risks.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
$129,605-$162,016
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:
Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
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Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California.
We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members.
We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
The Principal Cyber Defense and Incident Response is responsible for identifying, analyzing, mitigating, and defending against cyber threats to protect Patelco's information systems and data. The incumbent will monitor network traffic, analyze security logs, and investigate potential security incidents and lead the response when threats are detected. They will also implement security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and provide recommendations to enhance the organization's overall cybersecurity posture. Additionally, they will apply advanced expertise in cyber threats and trends to proactively identify and respond to emerging risks.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all non-low risk logs are collected by the SIEM and ensure alerts if those logs are not received as expected
- Regularly review rulesets in our security toolsets including but not limited to the SIEM, EDR, and NDR. Ensure rulesets have comprehensive coverage for all non-low risks
- Conduct detailed technical analysis of IT systems environments from Endpoint, Network, and other technical data
- Assist with configuration of cybersecurity tools that are deployed, including Endpoint security systems, Next-Generation Firewalls, Mobile Threat Detection solutions, and Email Security solutions
- Identify process improvements and implement solutions to existing processes
- Design reporting standards and employ best-practices in cybersecurity analysis to provide quality products to non-technical audiences
- Full-spectrum incident response support including event discovery, alert notification, investigation, facilitation of containment, facilitating of resolution, and event reporting
- Perform mitigation activities for current and residual risk
- Assist with project planning and identification of mitigation activities
- Proactive monitoring of internal and external-facing environment using specialized security applications
- Proactively research and monitor security-related information sources to aid in the identification of threats to networks, systems and intellectual property
- Routinely develop and update incident response playbooks to ensure response activities align with best practices, minimize gaps in response and provide comprehensive mitigation of threats
- Advanced Analysis: Investigate Threat and DLP alerts analyzing patterns to prioritize threats.
- Detection & Prevention: Leverage tools to interpret data and prevent security incidents.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify trends and suggest improvements for detection policies and practices to enhance our overall security framework.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Cyber Defense, Legal, Privacy, and HR during investigations to ensure compliance and resolution.
- Incident Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on investigations, incidents, and mitigation strategies, keeping stakeholders informed.
- Policy Refinement: Help fine-tune detection tools by providing feedback to the CTO and InfoSec team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related area of study
- 10+ years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis, application development, systems administration and over 5 years' experience designing and deploying security solutions and initiatives
- Detailed knowledge of applicable security tools, technologies, and trends
- Fundamental understanding of defense-in-depth and intelligence-driven strategies
- Working knowledge/experience of network systems, security principles, and applications
- Experience with utilizing security tools software
- Strong background in Cloud, Network and Endpoint security
- Advanced skill in communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- This position is based our of the Dublin HQ Office.
$129,605-$162,016
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:
- Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
- Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness related activities
- Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match
- Discounts on loan products
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PTO for part-time and full-time positions
- Paid holidays
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Internal transfer opportunities for career growth
- Volunteer work
Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
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