Senior Attack Surface Analyst (Hybrid - Seattle)

Key Responsibilities

Lead the growth of the attack surface management program, develop and implement solutions to improve visibility into exposures, and contribute to the design and implementation of net-new capabilities.

Continuously drive improvements in attack surface management processes, methodologies, and security toolsets to enhance operational effectiveness, automating where possible.

Maintain Cybersecurity Standards, Attack Surface Management standard operating procedures, and runbooks.

Collaborate with AppSec, DevOps, and cloud platform teams to secure deployments and integrate security best practices into the design of software and related systems, ensuring a secure-by-design approach.

Maintain a map of Nordstrom’s attack surface through collaboration with network and offensive security teams, conducting regular assessments and reconnaissance activities, and leveraging dark web monitoring resources.

Lead data-driven, risk-prioritized, enterprise-wide initiatives to reduce vulnerabilities and exposures across Nordstrom’s technologies; identify opportunities and champion architectural changes that reduce attack surface.

Develop and present metrics to measure operational efficiency and attack surface risk.

Maintain domain expertise by completing trainings, attending industry presentations, obtaining certifications, engaging with the cybersecurity community, and consuming threat intelligence sources.

Support the growth of teammates’ domain expertise through mentorship, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Lead compliance activities for the domain, including evidence validation and submission, proactive control evaluation and mitigation of gaps, and assessments (e.g., PCI).

Qualifications

• 6+ years in security operations, vulnerability management, or offensive security domains, including experience in a senior or lead capacity.
• Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and common attack vectors.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls in a multi-cloud environment.
• Proficiency in enterprise information technology (IT) architecture principles and practices.
• Knowledge of offensive security methodologies and ethical hacking principles and practices.
• Deep understanding of system landscape and data flow within the domain and across adjacent domains.
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for process automation.
• Advanced knowledge of networking, system administration, cloud services, asset management, and cybersecurity principles.
• Deep understanding of the processes and controls needed to satisfy relevant regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI) for vulnerability and attack surface management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Pay Range Details

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Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Legal Notices

Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

Application Instructions

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site.

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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

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