Posted:
Saturday, 03 May 2025
Valid Thru:
Monday, 02 June 2025
Index Requested on:
05/03/2025 19:18:41
Indexed on:
05/03/2025 19:18:41
Location: Cincinnati, OH, 45201, US
Industry:
Consumer Services
Occupational Category:
13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Core Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. is hiring!
Description:
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We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Email Security Analyst to lead our efforts in defending against targeted email-based threats. This role requires deep expertise in email security technologies (Proofpoint, Microsoft Exchange, Defender for Office 365) and a proactive, hands-on approach to threat hunting, analysis, and mitigation. You will play a key role in fortifying our email infrastructure, analyzing evolving threat trends, and developing robust defenses aligned with a Defense-in-Depth strategy.
Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:
Lead advanced email threat detection, analysis, and response efforts.
Continuously monitor, investigate, and hunt for targeted phishing, BEC (Business Email Compromise), and malware attacks.
Administer and optimize Proofpoint, Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP), and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 policies and configurations.
Perform trend analysis and develop threat intelligence based on observed patterns in email-based threats.
Work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC), incident response, and threat intelligence teams to correlate findings.
Develop custom detection rules, alert logic, and automation scripts to enhance protection.
Participate in tabletop exercises and lead email-specific incident investigations.
Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs, threat trends, and control effectiveness.
Drive best practices in secure email configuration and employee awareness.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior analysts and cross-functional teams.
Technical Knowledge and Understanding:
Solid understanding of email protocols (SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and common evasion techniques.
Strong background in threat hunting, especially in email telemetry/logs and campaign analysis.
Experience interpreting header analysis, MIME structure, payload detonation, and malware indicators.
Knowledge of Defense in Depth, layered control strategies, and secure architecture design.
Familiarity with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation or custom tooling.
Experience integrating email security data into SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
Strong analytical, communication, and incident documentation skills.
Experience in creating and briefing senior executives with weekly monthly trends.
Experience:
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on email security.
Hands-on expertise with Proofpoint (TAP, TRAP, Email Protection, Threat Response).
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 security stack:
Exchange Online Protection (EOP)
Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Security & Compliance Center (SCC)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program
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