Cyber Threat Exercise Program Coordinator

The Opportunity

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose.

We’re always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people.

We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions.

To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Threat Exercise Program Coordinator to join our cyber defense and response organization.

As a Cyber Threat Exercise Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating cyber threat exercises, drills, and training programs for our cyber defense and response team.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and stakeholders, to enhance the team's preparedness and response capabilities.

The Work Itself

• Develop and coordinate cyber threat exercises, drills, and training programs to assess and enhance the cyber defense and response team's capabilities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify exercise objectives, scenarios, and success criteria
• Design and create realistic and challenging cyber threat scenarios that simulate real-world attacks and incidents
• Coordinate and facilitate tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises to evaluate the team's response capabilities
• Conduct post-exercise evaluations and analysis to identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations for enhancing the team's effectiveness
• Create reports for leadership on exercise outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver training materials, including presentations, workshops, and online resources
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices to ensure exercise programs remain relevant and effective
• Enhance existing program documentation or create new documentation in order to expand program offerings
• Assist in the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks and standard operating procedures
• Participate in incident response activities as needed, providing support and guidance to the cyber defense and response team
• Collaborate with external partners, such as vendors, industry experts, or government agencies, to enhance exercise programs and share best practices

The Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 5+ years of cyber security experience, some of which should include developing and coordinating cyber threat exercises, drills, or training programs;

or experience with disaster recovery or business continuity

• Strong knowledge of cyber threats, attack techniques, and incident response procedures
• Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, or MITRE cyber security planning guides
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), are a plus

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have experience in developing and coordinating cyber threat exercises, we would love to hear from you.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the enhancement of our cyber defense and response capabilities.

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How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals.

Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including :

• Time Away : 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date)
• Planning for the Future : plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being : flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family : adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult / elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration : other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations : depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and / or equity.
30+ days ago