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Expert Incident & Threat Analyst-October 2024
Riverwoods
Oct 29, 2025
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About Expert Incident & Threat Analyst

  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:

  At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

  Discover Financial Services is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join their Cyber Capabilities and Services team to support the organizations’ goal of optimizing the analysis of security events and integrating technologies. Its intent is to ensure consistency and continuity of incident identification, analysis, triage, and escalation. Strong Collaboration with incident handling, Threat, and response teams to decrease risk to the organization by improving upon defensive, detective, and response-related cybersecurity capabilities. You will create meaningful, actionable outputs to improve detection and prevention capabilities.

  Responsibilities

  Research innovative solutions which enable rapid analysis and response to security incidents at the enterprise scale.

  Lead the design and development of security solutions and processes consistent with Cyber security program goals

  Provides program subject matter expertise to influence Cyber-led security optimization initiatives.

  Drives strategies for automating Incident workflow, aligning to industry best practices where applicable

  Leads the advancement of defensive capabilities and integration for the cybersecurity program and its subsequent ability to defend the Discover network

  Bring industry and DFS environment of Cloud knowledge to mature SIIRT’s ability to handle threats related to cloud and container technologies.

  Delivers presentations to senior and executive leadership audiences.

  Contributes thought leadership and technical solutions back into the investigative community at a local and global level.

  Publishes technical articles for general knowledge sharing throughout the Enterprise

  Enriches team value by creating training and knowledge sharing opportunities

  Utilize knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework

  Minimum Qualifications

  At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  Bachelors – Computer Science, Information Security or related

  6+ Years – Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Analytics or related

  In lieu of a degree 8+ Years – Information Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related

  Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of expert on the Dreyfus cybersecurity scale

  Preferred Qualifications

  Cyber Incident handling experience with diverse vendor tools and services

  Experience automating and enhancing incident workflows

  MITRE ATT&CK Framework

  GIAC (GCIH or GCIA or GCTI)GIAC

  OSCP

  Python, Scripting language

  External applicants will be required to perform a technical interview.

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  And by the way, while you're waiting to hear from us, don't forget to check out the great benefits Discover offers.

  All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

  The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) ). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in consideration for a career at Discover.

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-27-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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.

  Benefits:

  We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  Paid Parental Leave

  Paid Time Off

  401(k) Plan

  Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

  STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

  Recognition Program

  Education Assistance

  Commuter Benefits

  Family Support Programs

  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

  Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eeoc.gov/poster__;!!MjXRb4uW6x5k!ABIVgRw0WsyX2wfQC-pKxK3V9X4h1NBUGgjO7EM8PTvp5MNRgpEuVC_jVk0fcn_ISAZjmwkbLuUIrj8mFedCBkyz$)

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