Vice President, Cyber Operations Engineer

About this role Overview Join our global team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to assist in the investigation of incidents. The Cyber Operations Vice President needs to demonstrate thoughtful knowledge of the evolving cyber threat landscape, BlackRock’s risks, controls and security thresholds and recognize the expertise and importance of differentiated roles within the SOC. The Responsibilities will include: Responsibilities Acts as a partner concern point for regional information security incidents and support the response to incidents impacting the region and/or occurring during regional business hours. Performs daily review of reports and alerts to identify Information Security events for further investigation while advancing exceptional events as vital. Act as a mentor for more junior team members. Performs investigation and critical issue for complex or high severity security threats or incidents. Ensures that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated. Collaborates with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate events. Provides advice and guidance on the response action plans for information risk events and incidents based on incident type and severity. Assists with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident. Regularly develop new and exciting use cases for future SIEM logic. Participate in cyber threat hunts in support of the global cyber operations function. Assist with forensics investigations. Participate in the creation, modification and maintenance of all Cyber Monitoring policies and procedures. Stay on top of cyber security trends and the emerging threat landscape in general and as it relates to BlackRock. Deliver timely and detailed documentation related to any incident including the findings, review and follow-up activities. BlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team. What the ideal candidate looks like 8+ years of experience in security operations center, or similar security technical and operational role is helpful. University Degree. MBA, CISSP, CISM, GCHI, CEH, CCNA, or GIAC are preferred. Committed demeanour and willingness to roll up sleeves. Intermediate knowledge in system security architecture and security solutions – IDS, Splunk, data loss prevention, next generation anti-malware, etc. Proficient knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Network Layers, etc.). Proficiency in understanding malware operation and indicators. Familiarity with current threat landscape including threat actors, APT, cyber-crime, etc. Proficient familiarity with security related technologies and their functions (IDS, IPS, FW, WAF, SIEM, DLP, Proxy, next gen anti-malware etc.). Proficient in Windows and Unix or Linux. Intermediate knowledge of Firewall and Proxy technology. Solid grasp of malware functionality and detection markers. Intermediate knowledge of penetration techniques. Advanced event analysis using SIEM tools. Advanced incident investigation and response skill set. Advanced log parsing and analysis skill set. Sophisticated knowledge of ServiceNow a plus. Strong oral and written communication skills. Attention to detail. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience with scripting. Knowledge of forensic techniques. Integrity and the highest ethical standards. Quickly adjusts complex data and information and displays a developed learning agility. Self-starter with the personal aim to achieve outstanding performance. Courage of convictions and the ability to patiently debate the status quo. Natural curiosity and desire to always learn. Benefits Our benefits: To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Hybrid work model BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock| LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law. #J-18808-Ljbffr