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Cyber Fraud Research Engineer

Whippany, NJ

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Cyber Fraud Research Engineer

Whippany, NJ

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Date live: Apr. 26, 2024

Business Area: COO & Functions

Area of Expertise: Operations

Reference Code: 90387362

Contract: Permanent

Cyber Fraud Research Engineer
Whippany, NJ

As a Barclays Cyber Fraud Research Engineer, you will support the sustainable development, deployment, and maintenance of the Cyber Fraud Fusion Center’s data and technology tools and platforms. Get this exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the Cyber Fraud Fusion Center technology team that is developing automated systems to better detect, alert, and analyze cyber fraud criminal activity conducted against our clients, customers, and Barclays itself.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

What will you be doing?

• Collaborating with CFFC R&D analysts and engineers to develop, CFFC infrastructure and applications, data ingestion and automation solutions
• Conducting research development, and testing on tools, platforms, and other solutions, and communicating research and test results
• Assisting with the coordination and implementation of technical requirements across various technology teams within Barclays, who represent important points of integration 
• Supporting the CFFC leadership team in the continual enhancement and expansion of the R&D and Fraud Control Testing CFFC services
• Contributing to success of the CFFC, demonstrated through key performance indicators, and present information about the CFFC’s R&D and Technology efforts 
• Being responsible for providing as needed support and technical guidance to  other functions within the Cyber Fraud Fusion Center

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working within Financial Service teams responsible for cyber fraud, financial crime or security (web/app)
• Experience with industry fraud and security signals, including any such as digital identity, device, voice, biometrics, and behavioural profiling technologies   
• Knowledge of malicious attack vectors used by cyber fraud adversaries to target the financial sector including but not limited to Device Spoofing and Location Manipulation
• Development experience and/or experience using analytical tools: Python, PHP, JavaScript, Java, Relational databases (Postgres, MS SQL, Oracle, Mysql, etc.), SAS PROC SQL, Hue

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Knowledge of Enterprise security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Cyber-attack phases (e.g. Cyber Kill Chain and/or Mitre Att&ck Framework)
• Previous experience of using analytical tools and platforms such as SQL/SAS/Hue/Hive Basic, Quantexa, Palantir, Maltego, Elastic Search, SAS and MI tools 
• Knowledge of security network architectures (e.g. Proxies, VPN, DNS, web and mail servers) and the principles of network security
• ICA Certificate/Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, CAMS Certification, CFE Certification, or equivalent

Where will you be working?

Our next-generation workplace in Whippany allows talented, passionate, down-to-earth colleagues to connect daily. With state-of-the-art work facilities and many added features like pool tables, cafés and a gym – it’s a place you can call home. Our office is minutes away from Morristown, known for its rich history and lively modern spirit. With bustling Manhattan easily accessible and a picturesque landscape here on the doorstep, Whippany really does offer the best of both worlds.


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More about working at Barclays

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Barclays offers a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture. A place where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are, valued for what they do and celebrated for their contribution to our business and our community.

OWe are an equal opportunity employer and opposed to discrimination on any grounds. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a Carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

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