Security Analyst

Location: Virginia, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

Our Security Analyst is tasked with tackling and solving our most complex field issues for enterprise customers in combating automated threats targeting their web applications, API’s, and mobile applications. As a Security Analyst, you will be analyzing large amounts of traffic to websites to find global correlations and patterns. Based on the conclusions drawn from the analysis, the analyst collaborates with the customer and internal teams to implement mitigation strategies to stop automated website attacks. An important component of the position is to work with clients, investigate anomalies, and provide easily consumable but detailed evidence for all actions taken.

Remote - USA

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Become a Thales/Imperva Expert--you will know everything there is to know about how our Bot Detection platform works, as well as how bots and bot operators attack websites

• Work with our customers to fully understand the issues automated attacks cause to their business and devise strategies to mitigate or eliminate the issues

• Serve as a security expert analyzing customer’s network traffic, application designs, applications and provide recommendations to mitigate Bot attacks

• Regularly work with the customers on their specific security-related engagements per their billable hours

• Participate in presentations with customers on a regular basis

• Work with our internal threat research, data science, and product teams by delivering actionable intelligence that will inform future product enhancements

• Use data visualization tools to create consumable reports to quickly validate findings and demonstrate the efficacy of actions taken

Minimum  Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Cybersecurity or 3 years of experience in Bot Management space.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or a relevant technical degree

• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills.

• Experience with, or an appetite to learn, data visualization tools like Tableau and Looker

• Experience with basic scripts in one or more languages such as Python, Bash, or Go

• You have a knack for automating redundant tasks, streamlining repetitive processes, and are always looking for opportunities to scale operations

• Ability to lead and work independently as well as tightly with a team

Special Position Requirements
 
The position requires working on-calls on Saturday or Sunday. A typical work schedule could look like Monday to Friday with paid weekend on-calls once every 2 months. 

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans.

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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