At UWM, we are looking for the best and brightest people to join our team. We have experienced explosive growth as a leader in the Financial Services industry, and we are looking to grow our Information Security team! The Offensive Security Engineer(Threat Hunter) role will report directly to, and support, the Information Security Team Lead, as well as the Chief Information Security Officer.

In this position, the Offensive Security Engineer(Threat Hunter) will proactively search for and identify advanced cyber threats that may evade more traditional security measures by analyzing data, identifying vulnerabilities and helping to mitigate risks before they can impact UWM.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in either penetration testing or network security and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Perform regular threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate threats

Monitor network traffic for potential security breaches

Analyze large datasets from various sources (logs, security tools, etc.) to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats that may have been missed by automated security systems.

Formulate and test hypotheses about potential threats based on threat intelligence and data analysis.

Analyze threat sources and their potential impact

Develop appropriate response strategies

Provide clear and concise guidance on how to best remediate or mitigate any security findings

Perform other essential duties as assigned

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Technology

Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles

Expertise in threat detection and mitigation techniques

Ability to work collaboratively with IT security teams

Excellent written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to write with purpose, clarity, and accuracy

Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills, applied with a solution-focused attitude

Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance and professionalism

This position requires on-site attendance

Nice to Have Requirements:

Experience in the mortgage or financial services industry

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.