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The Veterans Transition Program is designed to support veterans in making the transition from military life to the civilian workforce. The Program offers participants the opportunity to work at the world’s largest asset manager for six months. On completion of the Program, successful participants will be offered permanent employment at BlackRock.\nOver the course of the Program, participants will:\nJoin teams and have an immediate impact;\nImmerse themselves in the work of their teams;\nGain an understanding of how BlackRock serves its clients;\nBe supported through training and mentorship;\nGet exposure to senior leaders;\nParticipate in social and networking opportunities.\nProgram Structure:\nThe program begins with an orientation where you’ll learn about BlackRock’s principles, mission, purpose, and culture. You’ll learn about the asset management industry and get an in-depth look at how BlackRock serves its clients. Following orientation, you’ll join your team and gain insights into the day-to-day life of an Associate as you develop subject-matter expertise through on-the-job learning and our industry-leading technology, Aladdin.\nOverview\nJoin our global team of cyber security experts, protecting our business and developing exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense. Apply your passion and knowledge of cyber security to assist in the investigation of incidents. The Cyber Operations Analyst needs to demonstrate thoughtful knowledge of the evolving cyber threat landscape, BlackRock’s risks, controls and security thresholds and recognize the expertise and importance of differentiated roles within the SOC. More specifically, the Analyst will support the global Cyber Operations function and have following key responsibilities:\nActs as an escalation point for regional information security incidents and support the response to incidents impacting the region and/or occurring during regional business hours. \nPerforms daily review of reports and alerts to identify Information Security events for further investigation while escalating exceptional events as necessary. \nAct as a mentor for more junior team members. \nPerforms investigation and escalation for complex or high severity security threats or incidents. \nEnsures that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated. \nCollaborates with technical teams to identify, resolve, and mitigate events. \nProvides advice and guidance on the response action plans for information risk events and incidents based on incident type and severity. \nAssists with containment of threats and remediation of environment during or after an incident. \nRegularly develop new and interesting use cases for future SIEM logic. \nParticipate in cyber threat hunts in support of the global cyber operations function. \nAssist with forensics investigations. \nParticipate in the creation, modification and maintenance of all Cyber Monitoring policies and procedures. \nKeep abreast of cyber security trends and the emerging threat landscape in general and as it relates to BlackRock. \nDeliver timely and detailed documentation related to any incident including the findings, review and follow-up activities. \nBlackRock is committed to building great Cyber Security careers for our people, and we are looking for an individual with a passion for cyber security defense to continue the growth of our exceptional team.\nWhat the ideal candidate looks like:\n4+ years of experience in security operations center, or similar security technical and operational role is preferred. \nUniversity Degree. MBA, CISSP, CISM, GCHI, CEH, CCNA, or GIAC are preferred. \nAction-oriented attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves. \nIntermediate knowledge in system security architecture and security solutions - IDS, Splunk, data loss prevention, next generation anti-malware, etc. \nIntermediate knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, Network Layers, etc.). \nIntermediate knowledge of malware operation and indicators. \nIntermediate knowledge of current threat landscape (threat actors, APT, cyber-crime, etc.). \nIntermediate knowledge of security related technologies and their functions (IDS, IPS, FW, WAF, SIEM, DLP, Proxy, next gen anti-malware etc.). \nIntermediate knowledge of Windows and Unix or Linux. \nIntermediate knowledge of Firewall and Proxy technology. \nIntermediate knowledge of malware operation and indicators. \nIntermediate knowledge of penetration techniques. \nAdvanced event analysis leveraging SIEM tools. \nAdvanced incident investigation and response skill set. \nAdvanced log parsing and analysis skill set. \nAdvanced knowledge of ServiceNow a plus. \nStrong oral and written communication skills. \nAttention to detail. \nWhere will I be based?\nThis role will be based in our Wilmington Delaware Office\nProgram Eligibility:\nMinimum of 2 years of Active Uniformed service\nBachelor’s degree obtained pre- or post-military service\nOpen to all U.S. Veterans, regardless of rank or branch of service\nMust be able to commence employment in October 2026\nApplication Deadline:\nJuly 31, 2026\n\nFor Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.Our benefits\nTo help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.\nOur hybrid work model\nBlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person - aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.\n\nGuidance on AI use for candidates\nAt BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.\nAbout BlackRock\nAt BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.\nThis mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.\nTo learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.\nBlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression),sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View theEEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplementand thepay transparency statement.\nBlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustmentsare needed throughout the employment process, please email . 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