Cyber Security Analyst Shift

Job Description

At Regions, the Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for analyzing, identifying, and documenting cybersecurity risks. This role requires a proactive individual with an understanding of core technology and cybersecurity principles and industry best practices to investigate, remediate, and/or escalate for further evaluation.

• Analyze and respond to cyber threats within various security tools according to documented procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within Cyber Security/Technology departments and standard owners to 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.
• Support threat hunting, participate in tabletop exercises, and assist in Incident Response on a rotational 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.
• Stay abreast of global cybersecurity threat trends.
• Support and collaborate with various cybersecurity teams to document security posture and assess environments for relevant IOCs and gaps.
• Participate in and ensure proper documentation of various security assessments (Security Architecture Reviews, Red Team assessments, Purple Team engagements, and formal tabletop exercises) as needed.
• Assist with analyzing software for violations in Regions Cyber Security standards as needed.
• Serve as an escalation point, mentor, and trainer for junior analysts.
• May participate in 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 six (6) 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 certifications within twelve months of start date, such as CompTIA Network+/Security+/CySA+, EC‑Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco CCNA/CCNA‑Security, GIAC GSEC, CDSA, etc.
• Willingness and availability to work on a pre‑determined shift and rotational on‑call.

• One (1) intermediate to advanced Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure Architect/Administrator and/or Security specialty certification.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Experience performing security analysis using Security and Incident Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Cyberattack Kill Chain and how these frameworks can be used to identify gaps and orient analysts in attack progression.

• Self‑starter with initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
• Team‑oriented individual who works well with others and prioritizes the group’s success.
• Strong organizational, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to evaluate situations and respond appropriately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with 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 understanding of information security principles, controls, and technologies.
• Strong investigative and problem‑solving skills.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of enterprise security tools, including SIEM platforms, endpoint protection solutions, and email security technologies, with the ability to analyze alerts, identify threats, and support incident response activities.
• Professional certifications related to cloud technologies or artificial intelligence (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or AI‑focused security certifications) are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work a scheduled shift of 10:00 a.m. to…