Cybersecurity Analyst ( API Security )

at  Discover Financial Services

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world’s leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

What You’ll Do
Ensure disciplined execution of Cyber initiatives and risk remediation efforts.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
How You’ll Do It
Delivers metrics and performance reporting to enhance real-time risk decisions and initiative prioritization
Collaborates with cross-functional resources to drive progress toward cyber initiatives or risk remediation deliverables
Coordinates all exam management requests with program owners
Collects, reviews, and uploads all artifacts submitted as evidence in advance of requested dates
Assists in compiling management corrective action plans for risk item closure.
Performs due diligence and validation on identified risk findings.
Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics
Bachelor’s degree in information security, Information Technology, Analytics, Business Administration and Management or Project Management
4+ years of experience in Information Security, Information Technology, Business, Analytics, Project Management or related
In liu of education, 6+ years of experience in Information Security, Information Technology, Business, Analytics, Project Management or related
Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of Proficient on the Dreyfus Cyber engineering scale.
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:
Primarily remain in a stationary position.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
Bonus Points If You Have
Familiarity with API implementation and architecture
OWASP API Top Ten vulnerabilities
API Security identification and analysis tools
Familiarity with vulnerability management workflow
External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline: The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-28-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation: The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

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