Data Driven Cyber Security Analyst

Details

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. We are 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine 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 transform them into clear, data-driven decision-making tools.
• Analyse CRI and SMF outputs continuously to recommend and monitor high-ROI security strategies.
• Lead demos and hands-on workshops to educate stakeholders on evidence-based security solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the data engineering team to implement models into production pipelines and ensure quality through code and data model reviews.

Requirements

Must-Have Expertise

• 5+ years in cybersecurity with a strong focus on data science.
• Deep familiarity with cyber-threat & risk modelling frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, CAPEC, CVE/CVSS, NIST, CIS Benchmarks and Microsoft Security Benchmark.
• Knowledge of modern EDR/XDR suites, ability to evaluate efficacy of controls and telemetry coverage.
• Experience or familiarity with the Microsoft Defender stack, Azure services, and network-security fundamentals.
• Statistical capability to produce reliable estimates for security metrics.

Certifications (valued but not mandatory)

• CISSP, GIAC/SANS (e.g., GDSA, GICSP) or similar.

Nice-to-Haves

• Hands-on experience with PowerBI, Databricks, and Detection Engineering tools.
• Quantitative analysis & statistics: confidence intervals, Monte-Carlo & Bayesian approaches.
• Data tooling: Python (data/ML stack), SQL and KQL; ability to wrangle large and dynamic data sets.
• Conceptual languages: ArchiMate.

Working environment

• You will join the Cyber Insighters, a brand-new, diverse and international team (Product Owner, Data-Driven Cyber Security Analysts, Data Analysts, Developers) based in Amstelveen. English is the primary language in the team.
• The team’s ambition: “Think big, but start small!” — deliver impactful, data-driven solutions that elevate cyber resilience.

We offer / Benefits

• Monthly salary range: € 5.847 - € 8.353 pm (see salary fields).
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance professional and personal life.
• Excellent employment conditions and opportunities for personal development and internal career mobility.
• Opportunities to participate in impactful projects that shape the future of banking.
• A diverse, inclusive culture that values sustainability and equal opportunities.

How to apply / Contact

• Contact Bernard Knaapen at [email protected] or Rob van Maanenberg at [email protected] for more information or apply directly to the vacancy.

Additional information

• Team location: Amstelveen.
• Language: English is the primary working language in the team.
• Process: Online apply → CV selection → interviews → possible assessment → job offer → onboarding.