Cyber Defense Specialist

Summary

Join Experian's Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC) as a Cyber Defense Specialist and contribute to a world-class team dedicated to preventing cyber intrusions. You will track threat clusters, implement countermeasures, utilize security tools to identify gaps, and collaborate with other security teams. This role requires extensive experience in cyber defense, forensics, and threat intelligence, along with advanced knowledge of computer networking, operating systems, and enterprise security tooling. The position offers a competitive compensation package, core benefits, flexible work arrangements, and generous paid time off. Experian values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years' of experience in cyber defense, forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, offensive security, vulnerability management, cloud infrastructure, and security engineering
• Advanced knowledge in computer networking, operating systems (both Windows and Unix-based operating systems), virtualization (cloud and on-premise), and modern architecture (containers, orchestration, CI/CD)
• Advanced understanding of enterprise security tooling (such as SIEM, EDR, IPS, and WAF) and processes such as vulnerability management and incident response
• Advanced understanding of common attack methodologies
• Experience with the Cyber Kill Chain Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, and other industry frameworks
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard

Responsibilities

• Track threat clusters posing threats to Experian infrastructure, identify, develop, and implement countermeasures in our environment to prevent attacks from critical cyber threats
• Use SIEM, enterprise endpoint, network, and cloud security tools to understand defense coverage and identify security gaps and areas of improvement in overall security posture
• Identify and create ways to address security gaps including: Mitigations and Countermeasures Engineering
• Automation and Tool Development
• Identify key security controls and configurations to stop adversary attack paths
• Lead collaboration with Attack Surface Management, Vulnerability Management, and Security Architecture teams to implement security controls

Preferred Qualifications

• Other relevant IT and network experience and training/certifications are valued and considered. Examples: GIAC, Offensive Security, SpecterOps, ZeroPoint Security
• Training, direct experience, or an ongoing interest in penetration testing is desired in this role

Benefits

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays