Senior Threat Content Analyst

Are you ready to explore the corporate side of retail? Then try TJX on for size. You’ll join a Fortune 100 company and the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. At TJX, we are proud that, for 40 years, we have been providing amazing value to our customers, but the merchandise we sell is just part of our story. We believe our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support them by making TJX a terrific place to work. We are committed to leveraging the differences among our Associates, and believe that the diverse skills, experiences and background that they bring into the organization will help us continue to succeed.

Our retail chains include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Homesense, as well as tjmaxx.com and sierratradingpost.com in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands, as well as Homesense and tkmaxx.com in the U.K.; and TK Maxx in Australia. In 2016, we had over $33 billion in sales, more than 3,800 stores, and 235,000 Associates. As a retailer committed to growth, success is always in style at TJX!

Our Vision for this Role

The SOC Threat Content Analyst is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing threat-based use cases for detecting cyber-attacks while improving the overall incident handling process at TJX. This is a new role within our Security Operations team.

In addition to engineering threat-based alerts and developing anomaly-based reports for detection SOC Threat Content Analyst will also be tasked with integrating real-time threat intelligence into the defensive systems at TJX. The goal will be to understand the tools, tactics and procedures of the adversary while keenly understanding the “normal” behavior within TJX to better identify cyber threats across the organization. The individual will work with multiple technology platforms and interface with other groups within IT Security Operations, offshore partners, and other technology and business functions.

Your Typical Day will Include

• Tuning of Intrusion Detection System and enhancement of detection capabilities
• Development of new use cases to detect threats across multiple environments including network, endpoint and applications
• Intermediate malware analysis
• Integration of cyber threat intelligence into TJX defensive systems
• Host forensics to support advanced investigations
• Mentoring of junior analysts to develop security skillset
• Staying up to date with current security vulnerabilities and attacks

The Skills and Experience that will Make You Successful

• In-depth understanding of advance adversaries and their modus operandi
• Intermediate-level understanding of computer security concepts including Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Application Security, and Incident Management
• 5 Years in IT Security environment or equivalent
• 2-3 Years of SOC or Incident Response experience
• A solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols (such as DNS, SMTP, FTP, SSL, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information technology industry trends and emerging technologies and an ability to relate them to the company and its objectives
• Intermediate knowledge of tools and products used in day-to-day performance of job responsibilities (e.g., Sourcefire, SIEM)
• Familiarity with IT Regulations, PCI/Sarbanes-Oxley/Mass Privacy laws
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Relevant industry certification preferred (GCIA, GCIH, GREM, GCFA, CEH)

Your Brand within TJX IT

As our first SOC Threat Content Analyst you will be recognized for your experience in identifying network and endpoint intrusions with industry leading security technologies, as well as experience in 21st century cyber defense techniques.

Your Value within TJX

You will become recognized as a strong partner within the user community across IT security needs. While ensuring the ongoing core objectives of IT Security you will have wide latitude to devise the best course of action for and recommend new policies and procedures for security events

What's In It For You?

TJX has campuses conveniently located off the Mass Pike and Route 495. With us, you'll not only enjoy working for an industry leader, but we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package.

TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Posting Notes: Marlborough || MA

Nearest Major Market: Boston
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