Cyber Security Data Analyst

The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and documenting cybersecurity risks.

• Analyze and respond to cyber threats within various security tools according to documented procedures
• Collaborate with various stakeholders within Cyber Security/Technology departments and standard owners to properly document and communicate security risks
• Proactively support a feedback loop related to information and events to identify and support the remediation of improving precision and accuracy of analysis
• Review and understand Policies, Standards, and Procedures for improved process flows
• Perform threat hunting, participate in tabletop exercises, and assist in Incident Response on a rotational job‑duty basis as needed
• Maintain meticulous records of all work performed, including root cause analysis, indicators of compromise, remediation steps, timeline of events, and impact assessment using clear and concise annotations as needed
• Stay abreast of global cybersecurity threat trends
• Support and collaborate with various cybersecurity teams to document security posture and assess environment for relevant IOCs and gaps
• Participate in and ensure proper documentation of various security assessments (e.g., Security Architecture Reviews, Red Team assessments, Purple Team engagements, and formal tabletop exercises) as needed
• Analyze software for violations in Regions Cyber Security standards as needed
• Act as a coach and mentor to junior analysts
• May lead special projects

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

• High School Diploma or GED and (8) years of related post‑secondary education and/or experience in Information Security or Information Technology
• Minimum of two (2) relevant certifications in Information Security or the ability to obtain relevant certification within twelve months of start date in this position, such as CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+, EC‑Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CCNA/CCNA‑Security, GIAC GSEC, etc.
• Willingness and availability to work on a predetermined shift and rotational on‑call

• Minimum of one (1) intermediate to advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure architect/administrator and/or security specialty certification
• Advanced Incident Response, Cyber Leadership, Penetration Testing certification – GCIH, GSOM, GPEN, CISSP, CISM, OSCP
• Prior working experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Prior experience developing use cases for a SOC from threat hunting and threat detection engineering to investigation playbook and response procedure development
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Cyberattack Kill Chain and how these frameworks can be used to identify gaps as well as orient analysts in attack progression

• Ability to be a self‑starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
• Team‑oriented individual who works well with others and places a premium on the group’s success
• Advanced understanding of information security principles, controls, and technologies
• Strong organizational, research, analytical and problem‑solving skills to evaluate situations and respond appropriately
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong familiarity with concepts related to security disciplines such as malware analysis, computer forensics, cyber incident response, network intrusion detection, network traffic and packet analysis, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, compliance, audit, or cyber threat intelligence.
• Strong investigative and problem‑solving skills

• SQL
• Snowflake
• Power BI
• Tableau

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in‑office expectations. The locations available for this role are Birmingham, AL;
Atlanta, GA;
Nashville, TN; or Charlotte, NC.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Pay ranges are job specific and provided as a point‑of‑market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.

Job Range Target: Minimum: $95,304.55 USD
; 50th Percentile: $ USD

Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.

Location: Hoover, Alabama

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans