Data Driven Cyber Security Analyst

Join CISO Cyber Defence – protecting ABN AMRO’s future!

At CISO Cyber Defence, we are driven by a bold ambition: to deliver world-class cyber resilience for ABN AMRO, safeguarding our organization and clients in an ever-evolving digital landscape. To achieve this, we are embarking on an exciting journey to revolutionize our cybersecurity approach by implementing a cutting-edge, data-driven analytic framework that provides clear, actionable insights by visualizing security gaps using a comprehensive set of metrics. These powerful insights empower our team to make strategic, data-driven decisions to continuously elevate ABN AMRO’s cyber resilience.

Become part of a passionate team dedicated to protecting what matters most. Together, let’s shape the future of cybersecurity and innovation at ABN AMRO.

At a glance

Become a Data-Driven Cyber Security Analyst at CISO Cyber Defence and make an impact where it matters most.

As a Data-Driven Cyber Security Analyst within CISO Cyber Defence, you will play a pivotal role in implementing this advanced analytic framework and setting the standard for identifying and visualizing security gaps. By leveraging metrics and generating actionable insights, you will help the organization invest time, budget, and effort strategically to deliver measurable improvements in cyber resilience and raise the value delivered by Cyber Defence.

Join us and become a key player in safeguarding ABN AMRO’s future in the digital world.

Working environment

Join the Cyber Insighters – a team that turns data into actionable security innovation.

You will join a brand-new team called Cyber Insighters, a dynamic, diverse, and international group made up of a Product Owner, Data-Driven Cyber Security Analysts, Data Analysts, and Developers. Based in Amstelveen, the team works collaboratively in English and represents a variety of countries and cultures.

Our ambition is simple yet powerful: “Think big, but start small!” By combining forward-thinking ideas with data-driven insights, we aim to deliver impactful solutions that elevate ABN AMRO’s cyber resilience.

Your profile

Key responsibilities

• Design and refine advanced quantitative threat-modelling algorithms for the Cyber Resilience Index (CRI) to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Develop and enhance the Security Metrics Framework (SMF) by integrating new data sources and improving data quality.
• Generate statistical estimates for challenging security metrics and turn them into clear, data-driven decision-making tools.
• Analyse CRI and SMF outputs continuously to recommend and monitor high-ROI security strategies.
• Lead engaging demos and hands-on workshops to educate teams on the value of evidence-based security solutions.
• Work closely with the data engineering team to implement models into production pipelines and ensure quality through code and data model reviews.

Must-have expertise

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on data science.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC/SANS (for example GDSA, GICSP), or similar are highly valued.
• Deep familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, CAPEC, CVE/CVSS, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and Microsoft Security Benchmark.
• Understanding of modern EDR/XDR suites, evaluation of control efficacy and telemetry coverage, Microsoft Defender stack, Azure services, and network security fundamentals.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with PowerBI, Databricks, and Detection Engineering tools.
• Comfort with statistical methods, confidence intervals, and Monte-Carlo and Bayesian approaches.
• Python (data/ML stack), SQL, and KQL, with the ability to work with large and dynamic data sets.
• Knowledge of ArchiMate.

We are offering

Working at ABN AMRO means contributing to a better future for yourself and society. We offer you the space to innovate and grow, with access to a variety of career opportunities and development programs. You’ll work in an inspiring and collaborative environment, surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to participate in impactful projects that shape the future of banking.