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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Security Specialist ( Attack Surface Reduction) - **Company:** TD Bank, Inc. - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $96,900.0 - $136,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, File Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Security Management, Data Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Network Protocols, Akamai, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, EndPointSecurity, Scripting, Google Cloud, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Cybercrime, Splunk, Qualys, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3354586048&tx=DT11505UTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree/Master'sdegree(preferred)in an IT/Cyber-related field or equivalent experience. * At least7+years of cyber security experience; * 3+ years of experience in amalwarereverse engineering,threat hunting,DFIR, threat detection orthreat intelligenceposition(preferred). * Expertknowledge of log management, security analytics and event management platformmechanics. * Experienced with SIEM, SOAR,EDR,cloud-nativetools,and other cyber security toolsets. * Advanced knowledge ofEndpoint & Identity/IAMarchitectures,operations, and investigations; cloud hunting experienceispreferred. * Displayed proficiencyin Security Incident & Event Management and Endpoint Detection & Response tooling; Splunk ES, CrowdStrike,Logscale, Defender for Endpoint (MDE)/ MS Sentinel, Wiz Defend. Optional/Good to have:Netskope,Akamai,AppOmni,Qualys &SymantecDLPexperience. * Deepunderstandingofcoding/scriptingand APIs in support of investigations, localized automation, and integrations; Python experience a plus. * Must be able to identify and generate detection logic to enhance the enterprises defensibility. * Hands on experience with writing and implementing complex analytics queries, threat visualization dashboards, and large data volume analysis (e.g. Splunk,Logscale, KQL,syslog, etc.). * Strong working knowledge of security-relevant data, including network protocols, ports and common services, such as TCP/IP network protocols and application layer protocols (e.g. HTTP/S, DNS, FTP, SMTP, Active Directory,etc.) * Extensive knowledge of Windows, Macand Linux-based endpoints including operating systems, services, file systems, and agents. * Excellent written and oral communication skills. * Organizational and self-directing skills. * Ability to initiate, coordinate and prioritizeresponsibilities and follow through on tasks to completion. * Ability to work independently on a variety of assignments with minimal supervision. Certifications : Note: Ideal/Preferred candidate would have obtained at least 2 of the certifications from this list. * General Cybercerts:CISSP,CISM, CASP+, CEH, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GMON. * Endpoint/Forensic certs:GREM, GCFE,GCFA, CHFI,CCFE, CFCE,EnCE. * Cloud certs: CCSP, CCSK, GCP, AWS, Cloud+, MS Azure Associate orSolutions Architect Expert. * Pen-testingcerts:GPEN,CPENT, eCPPT, OSCP,OSCE. * Coding/Scripting/SIEM certs:SPLUNKand/or KQLCertification,Scripting/Python certificate. ## Description * Hunt on TTPs,threats/risks and/or vulnerabilitiesaligned to theMITREAtt3ck frameworkbased on both internal and external intelligence data. * Proactively identifypossible threats, risks or security control gaps to the enterprise and produce detection & mitigation recommendations to reduce theoverallAttack Surfacefor the bank. * Participate in proactiveASRoperationswithin the enterprise and cloudusing threat intelligence, analysis of anomalous log data and results of brainstorming sessions to detect and mitigate threats * Develop advanced methodologies to identify threatadversarytools, techniques,and procedures. * Produce metrics and develop dashboards to identify potential threats, suspicious/anomalous activity, malware, etc. * Drive the tuning of detection infrastructure with technology teams to identify emerging threats. * Document best practices to enhancehuntingplaybooks, procedures, and courses of action * This role is considered a subject matter expert for hunting via host-based and network-based analysisand willwork cross-functionally with their peers on other teams such as intelligence, SOC analysts, IR team, andsecurityengineering. * Proactively review internal processes and activities and identify opportunities for improvement. * Influence behavior to reduce risk and foster a strong information security management culture throughout the enterprise. * Remain informed of emerging issues, industry trends and/or relevant changes to the security landscape. ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)