Senior Associate Vulnerability Analyst ( PCI )

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

• Analyzes and assesses most technologies, but lacks a complete overview of compliance, vulnerability and threat landscape. 

• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

• Completes most assigned work unattended.

• Learns more complex Cybersecurity concepts including basic and traditional threat exploitation techniques of inside and outside bad actors

• Contributes to program enhancements including advancement of internal vulnerability detection testing methods and helps new assessors learn fundamental cybersecurity concepts.

• Learns system design and how vulnerabilities impact the product as a whole.

• Learns to assess production systems and understands how observed events and failures impact risk at the company.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration and Management or Analytics

• 2+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related

• In leu of education, 4+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Analytics or related

Internal applicants only: technical proficiency rating of advanced beginner n the Dreyfus 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:

Does this job require remaining in a stationary position, including but not limited to, primarily sitting and standing? Primarily remain in a stationary position.

Does this job require the ability to move about inside or outside the work 
environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job? Occasionally move about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.

Does this job require the ability to transport physical objects? If so, provide the weight of the heaviest object the job needs to transport without the aid of machinery or equipment or the weight equivalency with the aid of machinery or equipment. No

Primarily, where is this job performed? Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.

Does this job require the ability to operate equipment or machinery? Select all that apply. Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Does this job require the ability to communicate verbally or in written form? Select all that apply. Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form

Does the job require travel? Travel up to 10% of the time.

Bonus Points If You Have

•    Prior experience of security assessments of systems, applications at any level is a plus.
•    Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to recognize obstacles that may derail progress and identify patterns to help with problem solving, and take the necessary steps to eliminate those obstacles, provide guidance and/or escalate appropriately.
•    Ability to understand and apply data security requirements, including PCI, to technologies used in Discover.
•    Familiar with most technology infrastructure components (Unix/Linux, Windows, Middleware, Mainframe, Storage, Networking, etc.), public cloud platforms (eg:AWS) and data analytics technologies and processes (eg: Snowflake).
•    Understanding of Agile development concepts and methodologies
•    Have excellent communication skills and be able to articulate complicated situations in a precise and concise manner.
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising on quality.
•    Knowledge of IS Risk Frameworks and Standards (PCI-DSS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27000 series, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). 

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:

Compensation:

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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.