Job DescriptionThe External Attack Surface Management (EASM) Analyst is responsible for helping identify, validate, monitor, and reduce internet-facing cybersecurity exposures across the Bank. This role supports the External Attack Surface Management program through continuous discovery of externally accessible assets, verification of security findings, remediation coordination, notification, and automation of operational processes.
A successful candidate is a technically curious cybersecurity professional who enjoys understanding how attackers view organizations from the outside. They will leverage security tooling, open-source intelligence (OSINT), scripting, and adversary-informed techniques to identify risks affecting the Bank's external footprint.
This position is ideal for someone with a passion for offensive security concepts, Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges, scripting, threat research, and continuous learning within the cybersecurity domain.
A successful candidate for this role:
• Thinks like an attacker while operating responsibly within an enterprise environment.
• Enjoys technical investigation and validation of security findings.
• Automates repetitive tasks whenever possible.
• Has a passion for cybersecurity research, CTFs, threat hunting, or offensive security concepts.
• Continuously seeks to improve visibility and reduce organizational risk through data-driven analysis.
Essential Responsibilities• Assist in continuous discovery and monitoring of internet-facing assets, including domains, IP ranges, cloud resources, web applications, APIs, and digital infrastructure.
• Validate and investigate findings generated by External Attack Surface Management platforms and other security tools.
• Identify unknown, unmanaged, orphaned, or shadow IT assets and support onboarding into enterprise asset management and security processes.
• Conduct technical analysis to determine exposure severity, business impact, and likelihood of exploitation.
• Perform manual verification of externally exposed services, misconfigurations, certificates, and publicly accessible resources.
• Utilize OSINT and adversary-inspired reconnaissance techniques to identify potential external risks and attack surfaces.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation solutions to improve asset discovery, validation, enrichment, and reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of findings, investigations, remediation activities, and operational procedures.
• Assist with reporting and metrics related to asset coverage, remediation progress, unknown asset discovery, and exposure reduction.
• Support incident response, threat hunting, and cyber investigations when external attack surface exposures are identified.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, attacker techniques, and internet-facing security trends.
Basic Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related information technology disciplines.
Preferred SkillsCybersecurity• Understanding external attack surface management concepts and methodologies.
• Familiarity with common attacker reconnaissance techniques and publicly available intelligence gathering.
• Knowledge of web application security concepts, OWASP Top 10 risks, and internet-facing infrastructure.
• Understanding of vulnerability management processes and remediation workflows.
Technical Skills• Experience scripting with Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Basic knowledge of networking, web technologies, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles.
• Familiarity with APIs, automation frameworks, and data analysis techniques.
• Understanding of DNS, SSL/TLS certificates, HTTP/S, IP networking, and cloud services.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, or other source control platforms.
Interpersonal Skills• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning.
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.Benefits:Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
- Basic term and optional term life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
- Adoption assistance
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,820.00 - $109,200.00
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants. 
