Cybersecurity Staff Analyst | Identity Fraud

Position Purpose:

Protecting what matters most to our associates and consumers by securing our sensitive data and critical assets from current and emerging threats. At The Home Depot Cybersecurity consists of Architecture, Governance, Identity & Access Management, Internal Threat Operations, Issue and Compliance Management, Risk Assessment/Advisory, Security Consulting, Security Operations and Strategic Planning.
Staff Analysts perform data gathering, analysis, synthesis and develop solutions to support THD Cybersecurity practices. Staff Analyst mentors and guides Jr Analysts. Lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions across the organization

Key Responsibilities:

• 100% Deliver Execution, Plans & Aligns, Develop Others - Oversee multiple projects simultaneously; Strategic partner to align solutions to customers expectations Communicate to various levels of business partners; Collaborate with stakeholders, business partners, colleagues, developers and others to deliver high quality solutions; Partner cross-functionally to define assess, communicate, implement, train and change management of projects; Lead, mentor and provide guidance to team members and partners; Serve as SME and perform research/analysis within assigned projects

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position typically reports to Manager or Sr. Manager
• This position has 0 Direct Reports

Travel Requirements:

• No travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Data Querying: Ability to write complex queries (SQL, Python, or Splunk) to pull disparate data points into a cohesive fraud narrative.

• Tool Architecture: Experience configuring or optimizing fraud detection platforms (e.g., ThreatMetrix, Forter, or internal telemetry) rather than just monitoring them

• Fraud investigation & strategy experience for staff analyst:

• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of modern fraud vectors (e.g., Account Takeover (ATO), Synthetic Identity, Social Engineering, and Payment Fraud). More specifically, confirm the candidate has experience in a fraud org or at a fraud company.
• SOP Development: Proven ability to translate complex, ambiguous investigative workflows into standardized, repeatable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for junior analysts.
• Cyber-Threat Intelligence (CTI) Integration: Ability to pivot from a single fraud event to identifying the broader infrastructure behind the attack.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 8

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Drives Engagement
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict