Principal Cyber Threat Analyst

Fifth Third Bank

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst responsible for deep investigations and advanced detection engineering at Fifth Third Bank. Collaborating with stakeholders to improve detection and response capabilities.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $96,500 - $207,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in incident handling, threat analysis, and security system management, with a strong focus on automation and data quality. Proficient in scripting and coding, with a solid understanding of security controls and cloud technologies.

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Incident HandlingThreat AnalysisScripting in PythonKnowledge of Security ControlsCISSP or GIAC Certification

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Hard Skills

Incident HandlingThreat HuntingScripting in PythonRegexYaraSecurity Analysis TechniquesKnowledge of Malware FamiliesCloud TechnologiesLinux Operating SystemWindows Operating System

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingEffective CommunicationMentoringAbility to Handle Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

IDSWAFsFirewallsHIPSEDREPPO365

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPGIAC

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityData BreachesVulnerability DisclosuresAttack CampaignsSecurity Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor system logs, respond to incidents, and preserve forensic evidence; escalate issues with appropriate severity and action items.
Serve as a Incident Handler / Commander during incidents.
Guide analysts through investigations and response activities; act as Incident Commander during active incidents and post-action events.
Review alerts, refine triage techniques, coach on detection logic, and lead incident handling and documentation.
Design playbooks, workflows, and detection content; participate in threat hunting and deep research analysis across all types of infrastructure.
Work with product owners and vendors to translate business priorities into security initiatives; assist in root cause analysis and remediation.
Ensure efforts support threat coverage, automation, and data quality; identify gaps in tooling and recommend solutions.
Participate in interview panels, shape onboarding materials, and mentor junior analysts.
Pursue certifications and training; share insights with the team and foster a learning culture.
Maintain knowledge of security technologies; assist lines of business in developing secure solutions.
Assess, implement, and manage security systems; provide technical assistance in detection and resolution of security problems.
Provide expertise and oversight for strategic Cyber projects to enhance capabilities and maturity.
Participate in on-call rotation to ensure timely response to incidents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or other relevant experience
6 to 8 years of experience with the analysis/investigation and containment of potential data breaches or cyber security incidents
Scripting/Coding experience - Python, Regex, Yara as examples
Knowledge of current hacking techniques, vulnerability disclosures, data breach incidents, and security analysis techniques
Knowledge of malware families, botnets, threats by sector, and various attack campaigns and attacker methods, tools/techniques/practices
Knowledge of cloud technologies including O365
Common security controls is required including; authentication, encryption, IDS, WAFs, firewalls, HIPS, EDR, EPP, etc.
Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Understanding of application protocols
Strong analytical, tactical and critical thinking ability.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels
Preferred CISSP, GIAC, or other relevant certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits programs
Differentiated compensation offerings
Opportunity to be your best every day