Threat Detection Analyst - ViacomCBS : Job Details

Threat Detection Analyst

ViacomCBS

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-09-02T06:18:38Z

Job Description :

Overview: Paramount is seeking a Threat Detection Analyst to join its Global Information Security Group. This position will be a vital member of the Threat Response team, addressing information security matters globally using a wide variety of security tools. The candidate will primarily assist in investigating the environment for undetected threats. The ideal candidate will share our passion for defending large-scale networks while solving complex security problems. This position will also have the opportunity to work on security and technology initiatives with company-wide reach. Responsibilities:

  • Ability to make a testable hypothesis based on TTPs and query the environment for evidence of it
  • Create new and critique existing detection techniques
  • Evaluate content to determine which content should be removed or updated to improve fidelity
  • Identify detection gaps in existing security capabilities using data-driven decisions
  • Analyze different data types from various sources within the enterprise and draw conclusions regarding past and potential current security incidents
  • Work closely with SOC to evaluate areas of opportunity to improve the accuracy of detection capabilities and implement best practice mitigations and automated response
  • Assist with the management and engineering of custom security related platforms
  • Be able to assist in major security incidents and incidents involving vendors
  • Monitor work being done by third parties on behalf of the Information Security team to ensure accuracy
  • Availability during off-hours and holidays
    • Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education & experience
  • 1+ years of experience in a cyber incident response team (CIRT)/related role preferred - strong internship experience will be considered
  • Knowledge of incident response processes (detection, triage, incident analysis, remediation and reporting)
  • Proficient with regular expressions
  • Deep technical understanding of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, network and email security tools with a variety of enterprise IT and cloud-based architectures and technologies, such as networking, server infrastructure, operating systems, web applications, databases, containerization and mobile
  • Solid grasp of common cyber frameworks and models such as the MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, Pyramid of Pain, DeTT&CT and modern penetration testing techniques
  • Understanding of hacker techniques (TTPs) and exploits, including current security threat landscape
  • One of the following certifications preferred: SANS GCIH, GSOC, GSOM, GCIA, GPEN, GMON, GCDA, GDAT or certifications relating to security operations or incident response
    • Additional Qualifications:
  • Ability to understand and program in Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell and/or C++
  • Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks, Markdown, pandas, numpy, matplotlib, sklearn and other data-science concepts a plus
  • Proficiency in a data lake language (SPL, KQL, etc.)
  • Familiarity with open rule frameworks like Yara and Sigma
  • Extensive operating system knowledge involving Windows, Mac and Linux including what malware and exploitation looks like in these environments
  • Cloud Security experience a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    • Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 100,000.00.

    The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

    At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.###.#### or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

    About the company

    ViacomCBS Inc. Headquartered at One Astor Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, the company operates over 170 networks and reaches approximately 700 million subscribers in approximately 160 countries, as of 2020.

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