Cyber Threat Hunter

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

This person will,

• Create hypothesis driven investigations to identify Advanced Persistent Threats that are otherwise going undetected in the environment using advanced data analytics techniques.

• Hunt for threats and vulnerabilities based on intelligence with limited direction.

• Collaborate with others in the Information Security department and Industry to develop innovative strategies for monitoring and preventing attackers.

• Creating new alert content as well analyzing IDS/IPS alerts and relevant packet data.

• Identify security threats and abnormalities in the environment using various log sources such as Sysmon, Web Content, IDS/IPS, Firewall, DNS, Windows Security Event Logs.

• Prepare reports and metrics supporting the team processes.

• Provide guidance and collaborate with Security Engineers and the content management function for tuning security tools to reduce false positives.

• Work with and manipulate large data sets to find abnormalities.

• Develop and maintain the necessary documentation for Information Security operational procedures and standards used to protect all information assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction.

• Provide security related on-call emergency support, which is defined by the team’s operational procedures, and participate as a member of the Security Incident Response Team, acting as a security first responder.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Computer Information Systems Required

Experience

• 5-7 years Information security Required

• 7-10 years Information Technology with a focus on infrastructure Preferred

• 2-4 years Banking or relevant financial institution Preferred

• 2-4 years Data analytics related area Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Other CISSP/ CISM/ CISA/ GIAC within 1 year Preferred

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.

• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

• Personal banking, loan, investment and insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest. Join our community on Facebook, LinkedIn and X. 

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank’s anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contact [email protected] if you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify Notice English or Spanish. Know Your Right to Work English or Spanish.

Associated Bank is Pay Transparency compliant.

The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.