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Role Location: Remote / Virtual / Work from Home - anywhere in the USA

Role Value Proposition: 

We are seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Platforms & Automation Architect to collaborate across the organization to identify, deliver, and document the vision required to take MetLife to the next level of Cybersecurity Maturity by creating, designing, implementing, and maintaining next-level technology. The Cybersecurity Architect will be hands-on, directly interacting with the engineering, development teams and leadership to drive alignment on security requirements, influence decision makers, build relationships, and communicate strategy and architecture to the broader internal community

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the latest capabilities of SIEM, SOAR platforms and IT technologies (e.g. firewalls, operating systems, networks, storage, virtualization, AD, IPS, Proxies etc.)
• Enhance and optimize SIEM, SOAR and SOC architecture to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the platforms and processes
• Design and implement threat detection Use cases, automate incident response processes, integration various security tools with SIEM and SOAR platforms via API.
• Automate adversary emulations to test the effectiveness of the security controls, identify gaps in cyber defense, work with other IT Risk and Security teams to improve the effectiveness of the overall security posture
• Write code/scripts/automation to detect, prevent or integrate new IOCs or to automate cyber security processes to increase efficiencies
• Collaborate with Security Analysts to tune and enhance cyber security solutions and technologies to keep up with the latest threats
• Design and develops new tools/technologies as related to cyber security, monitor and troubleshoot complex systems, tools and/or networking solutions
• Be a strong technologist with pragmatic view and creative mind, and a natural collaborator with line of business security architects, engineers, developers, application owners, service providers, and senior management

Essential Business and Technical Skills:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Incident Response, Information Security and/or Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions
• Experience in endpoint security (EDR), network security (Firewalls/IPS/IDS, DNS, proxy, etc.), data and application security, cloud security and technologies
• Strong Python/ PowerShell/ C#, .NET / API development experience

Preferred

• Specialized in cyber security management and optimization platform
• Solid understanding of security frameworks especially MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, intrusion detection, threat and vulnerability management, web application security, malware analysis, identity management
• Experience using threat intelligence enrichment to support incident response; advanced troubleshooting skills (e.g.: Wireshark, host forensics, log analysis and debugging)
• Assessment, implementation, management and documentation of a broad set of information security technologies and processes (e.g.: app security, data protection, access management, network security )
• Experience designing Cyber Security solutions, including creating artifacts, models, and strategy presentations
• Background performing security design reviews to asses security implications for introduction of new or differing technologies within the environment
• Agile
• Understanding of national and international laws, regulations, policies and ethics related to cybersecurity

Business Category

IT Risk and Security

Number of Openings

1

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

The wage range for this position specific to Colorado are 113,600 to 151,400 base.  You may be also eligible for the MetLife Annual Variable Incentive Plan ("AVIP").  Your eligibility for an AVIP award are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program documents. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Life, Vision plus Retirement benefits and Paid Time Off.

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MetLife:

MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." 

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition #: 124404