information security analyst

HugoBank

<div>Are you passionate about cyber threat detection and response? We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to monitor, analyze, and triage security alerts, ensuring a proactive defense against evolving threats in a Digital Retail Bank (DRB) environment. This role involves SIEM monitoring, incident handling, vulnerability management, and compliance enforcement to maintain the highest security standards. If you have experience in threat intelligence, log analysis, and security policy implementation, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and cutting-edge cybersecurity team.
Responsibilities<ul>
<li>Threat Monitoring &amp; Detection:</li>
<li><ul><li>Monitor and analyze SIEM alerts to detect potential security incidents.</li>
<li>Conduct log analysis from firewalls, servers, applications, and endpoint security tools.</li>
<li>Develop and refine correlation rules and use cases to improve threat detection.</li>
<li>Utilize threat intelligence sources to enhance anomaly detection and response.</li>
</ul></li><li>Incident Response:</li>
<li><ul><li>Perform initial triage and incident handling to assess potential threats.</li>
<li>Conduct root cause analysis to determine the impact and scope of security events.</li>
<li>Maintain detailed incident documentation for compliance and reporting purposes.</li>
</ul></li><li>Vulnerability Management:</li>
<li><ul><li>Perform vulnerability scanning and risk assessment to identify security gaps.</li>
<li>Support penetration testing efforts and assist in remediation strategies.</li>
<li>Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to reduce attack vectors.</li>
</ul></li><li>Security Policy &amp; Compliance:</li>
<li><ul><li>Ensure adherence to regulatory security frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SBP regulations).</li>
<li>Conduct security awareness training for internal teams.</li>
<li>Monitor compliance with security policies and recommend necessary improvements.</li>
</ul></li><li>Research &amp; Continuous Improvement:</li>
<li><ul><li>Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and cybersecurity trends.</li>
<li>Continuously optimize SIEM correlation rules and fine-tune detection mechanisms.</li>
<li>Enhance security operations processes to improve efficiency.</li>
</ul></li><li>Collaboration &amp; Third-Party Security:</li>
<li><ul><li>Work closely with internal security teams and third-party service providers to correlate threat intelligence.</li>
<li>Collaborate with IT and business units to enhance overall cyber resilience.</li>
</ul></li></ul>Requirements<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.</li>
<li>4-6 years of experience in infrastructure security, SIEM monitoring, or threat intelligence.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.</li>
<li>Proficiency in using SIEM solutions (QRadar, Splunk, ArcSight, Wazuh, etc.).</li>
<li>Expertise in vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, and risk analysis.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, etc.).</li>
<li>Experience in policy development, security guidelines, and compliance frameworks.</li>
<li>Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, SPL, SQL) for security automation.</li>
<li>Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or vendor-specific security credentials are a plus.</li></ul>
Objectives &amp; KPIs<ul>
<li>Mean Time to Detect (MTTD): Average time taken to detect, analyze, and escalate security incidents.</li>
<li>Incident Resolution Rate: Percentage of incidents resolved within predefined SLAs.</li>
<li>Alert Accuracy: Ratio of false positives vs. true positives identified in SIEM alerts.</li>
<li>SIEM Optimization: Percentage of correlation rules and use cases updated or improved.</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Completion: Percentage of incidents with a thorough RCA report.</li>
<li>Rule Tuning Frequency: Regular enhancements to improve SIEM efficiency and reduce unnecessary alerts.</li>
<li>Regulatory Compliance: Percentage of adherence to SBP regulations, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and security standards.</li></ul></div>

Information Security Analyst

Raqmiyat

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Information</h3>
<ul><div>Date Opened
<div>08/19/2025
</div></div><div>Job Type
<div>Full time
</div></div><div>Job Opening Status
<div>In-progress
</div></div><div>Work Experience
<div>5+ years
</div></div><div>Industry
<div>Technology
</div></div><div>Salary
<div>12500
</div></div><div>City
<div>Abu Dhabi
</div></div><div>State/Province
<div>Abu Dhabi
</div></div><div>Country
<div>United Arab Emirates
</div></div><div>Zip/Postal Code
<div>51133
</div></div></ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">About Us</h3>
<div><div>Raqmiyat is a UAE-based IT and digital transformation company specializing in consulting, staffing, and enterprise technology solutions. We empower banking, government, and enterprise clients across the Middle East to achieve their digital objectives.</div> 
</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Description</h3>
<div>Key Responsibilities: 
Penetration Testing and Red Teaming: 
<ul><li>
Conduct comprehensive penetration testing and red teaming exercises on systems, networks, applications and mobile to identify vulnerabilities and potential entry points for attackers. 
</li><li>
Develop and execute custom tools and scripts to automate testing and exploitation processes. 
</li><li>
Analyze and report on findings, providing detailed explanations of vulnerabilities and recommended remediation steps. 
</li><li>
Simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) to test the resilience of security controls and incident response capabilities. 
</li><li>
ASM: Continuously discover and catalog all assets, including hardware, software, and network components. 
</li><li>
ASM: Monitor the attack surface for changes and potential vulnerabilities, using automated tools and manual assessments.</li></ul> 
Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment: 
<ul><li>
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments to identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities 
</li><li>
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our systems, networks, and applications to identify potential vulnerabilities 
</li><li>
Provide recommendations for remediation and mitigation strategies 
Incident Response and Crisis Management: 
</li><li>
Participate in security incident response and crisis management efforts as needed 
</li><li>
Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and remediate security incidents 
</li><li>
Provide technical expertise and guidance during incident response efforts 
</li><li>
Security Research and Development: 
</li><li>
Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends, and adapt testing methodologies accordingly 
</li><li>
Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of industry-leading security tools and technologies 
</li><li>
Participate in security research and development efforts to identify and develop new testing techniques and methodologies</li></ul><div></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Benefits</h3></div></div></div>

Global Payments

<div>Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary of This Role</h2>
Evaluates, tests, recommends, develops, coordinates, monitors, and maintains information security policies, procedures and systems, including hardware, firmware and software . Ensures that IS security architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with IS standards and overall IS security . Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents. Investigates and resolves security incidents and recommends enhancements to improve security. Develops techniques and procedures for conducting IS security risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What Part Will You Play?</h2><ul><li>
Proactively monitors complex systems and response to known and emerging threats against the Global Payments network via intrusion detection software</li><li>
Completes detailed, comprehensive investigation of security issues by reviewing security log data, interpreting data in support of security event management process from various data feeds and triages on a wide variety of security events.</li><li>
Performs incident handling process by maintaining knowledge in implementation of containment, protection and remediation activities.</li><li>
Keeps up-to-date knowledge of new and emerging threats that can affect the organization's information assets by analyzing of third party software/solutions, IT configuration changes (including access control requests), and network/system architecture from risk perspective</li><li>
Responsible for the design and configuration of security systems, including proxy, remote access, mail gateway, intrusion prevention, wireless networking, data leak prevention, security information and event management and web application firewalls.</li><li>
Provides input in assessing and disseminating threats related to the enterprise in regard to current vulnerability by managing and developing an emerging threat model.</li><li>
Assesses risks based on changes to implementation of ISO(International Organization for Standardization)/BSO(Business Services Online); enhances knowledge of PCI(Payment Card Industry)/Logical Security guidelines and models, HIPPA(health insurance portability and accountability act), PII(Personally Identifiable Information), and Card personalization.</li><li>
Creates cost effective solutions for system/application development regarding Information Security processes and concepts in applicable systems and software.</li><li>
Performs day-to-day Information Security functions pertaining to computer access control on numerous security software products and processes.</li><li>
Enhance understanding of business objectives and helps providing direction based on risk, Corporate Policy, and association and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>
Participates in developing long term strategies for conducting system penetration, vulnerability and web application testing, risk assessments, policy creation.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What Are We Looking For in This Role?</h2>
Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree</li><li>
Relevant Experience or Degree in: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Info Security, or related field. Or related work experience.</li><li>
Typically Minimum 4 Years Relevant Exp</li><li>
Including network operations or engineering or system administration on Unix, Linux, MAC(Message Authentication Code), or Windows; proven experience working with security operations, intrusion detection systems, Security Incident Even Management systems, and anti-virus collection logs; including knowledge of industry standard security compliance programs (PCI, SOX, GLBA, etc.)</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>
Professional certifications CISSP(Certified Information System Security Professional),CISM(Certified Information Security Manager) ,CISA(Certified-Information-Systems-Auditor),GSEC(GIAC Security Essentials) ,Network +,Security +</li><li>
Typically Minimum 6 Years Relevant Exp</li><li>
Knowledge of industry standard security compliance programs (PCI(Payment Card Industry), SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley) , GLBA(Gramm Leach Bliley Act))</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities?</h2><ul><li>
Skills / Knowledge - A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.</li><li>
Job Complexity - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.</li><li>
Supervision - Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.</li><li>
Risk Assessment - Ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate risk within technical solution designs</li><li>
Industry Knowledge - Continued self-education of new and emerging threats and relevant processes, controls, or technologies to mitigate them.</li><li>
Incident Response - Knowledge and skills to contribute to all phases of Incident Response.</li><li>
SAST, DAST, OWASP Tooling, PCI DSS</li></ul>
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpay.com.</div>

Information Security Analyst Senior

Esimplicity

<div>Description:

About Us
eSimplicity is modern digital services company that delivers innovative federal and commercial IT solutions designed to improve the health and lives of millions of Americans while defending our national interests. Our solutions and services improve healthcare for 100+ million Americans, protect our borders, and defend our country by supporting and innovating with the Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. Our team of 300+ engineers, designers and strategists relentlessly challenge the status quos, build consensus and collaborate to deliver new solutions with an unwavering focus on the user experience from start to finish.<ul><li>
Serve as the primary point of contact for all matters related to SCI security within EW programs and facilities.</li><li>
Manage the receipt, control, and accountability of classified information supporting EW missions.</li><li>
Oversee and enforce compliance with DoD, Navy, and IC security policies (e.g., ICDs, DoDM 5105.21, and related directives).</li><li>
Conduct security briefings, debriefings, indoctrinations, and training for personnel with access to SCI materials.</li><li>
Coordinate and liaise with program leadership, EW operators, intelligence personnel, and higher headquarters on all matters involving security.</li><li>
Monitor and ensure the physical security of SCIFs, secure IT systems, and EW-related classified workspaces.</li><li>
Investigate and report security violations, incidents, or potential compromises of EW-related classified information.</li><li>
Maintain personnel clearance and access records in coordination with security offices and government databases (JPAS/DISS, Scattered Castles).</li><li>
Advise leadership on risk management, threat awareness, and the integration of security into EW operations.</li></ul>
Requirements:

Requirements:<ul><li>
A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. With four (4) years of general information technology experience and at least two (2) years of specialized experience, a degree is not required.</li><li>
Experience serving as a Special Security Officer (SSO) or working in a SCI security management role.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoD and Intelligence Community security regulations, processes, and systems.</li><li>
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple security requirements simultaneously.</li><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with leadership, operators, and intelligence/security teams.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence, or Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations.</li><li>
Completion of SSO training courses or security management certification.</li><li>
Active TS/SCI Clearance</li></ul>
Working Environment: 
This position is 100% in-person in Norfolk, VA; remote or hybrid work is unavailable. 
Benefits: 
We offer highly competitive salaries and full healthcare benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity: 
eSimplicity is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.</div>

Information Security Analyst II

Zones

<div>Description 
 
 
 
Company Overview: 
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there&rsquo;s really only one: Zones &ndash; First Choice for IT.TM 
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud &amp; Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. 
Position Overview:
As the Information Security Analyst - Compliance &amp; Risk Management, you will analyze management and technical controls to ensure compliance with security requirements. This includes mapping regulatory and security requirements across the information security framework and tracking enterprise compliance across multiple security frameworks. You will also assist internal teams in preparing for internal and external assessments and audits, collaborate on critical IT projects to address security policy and risk issues, and develop key performance metrics to track and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
What you&rsquo;ll do as the Information Security Analyst &ndash; Compliance &amp; Risk Management:
Employees employed in the role of Information Security Analyst &ndash; Compliance &amp; Risk Management shall be required to apply their independent mind and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Analyze management and technical controls to ensure specific security and compliance requirements are met.</li><li>
Map regulatory/security requirements across the information security framework.</li><li>
Track enterprise compliance across multiple security frameworks including ISO27001, 27701, SOC2, GDPR, and PCI-DSS, maintaining up-to-date records of requirements and corresponding mitigating controls.</li><li>
Help internal teams with readiness for internal/external assessments/audits against industry standards and review programs/documentation for conformance.</li><li>
Collaborate on critical IT projects to ensure that security policy/risk issues are addressed throughout the project life cycle.</li><li>
Develop key performance metrics to track and ensure compliance with established policies and standards.</li></ul> 
What you will bring to the team:<ul><li>
5-7 years of information security experience.</li><li>
Experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliance.</li><li>
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).</li><li>
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.</li><li>
Experience of working in US-based multinational organizations is a plus.</li><li>
Security certifications such as CISSP/CISA, ISO27001.</li><li>
Extensive experience with auditing vendors/service providers/partners for compliance with security.</li><li>
Experience of working extensively with the Engineering teams (system admin, network admin, security admin, application teams) to effectively communicate the compliance requirements</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.</li></ul> 
Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
 
 
At Zones, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and supported. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee life insurance, health coverage for employees, spouse, and children, along with optional discounted coverage for parents. Additional benefits include, Voluntary Pension Fund Scheme, EOBI, complimentary meals, and access to an in-house gym.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind. If you're passionate about driving innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, Zones provide a dynamic and collaborative environment to grow your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability.
Job timings: 08:00 PM to 05:00 AM (Pk time)</div>

Information Security Analyst – Compliance & Risk Management

ClearpointCo

<div><div>Title: IT Security Analyst
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract (6 Months)
Hourly Rate: $43.00 - $46.00
Summary:
IT Security Analyst will manage and support access control and identity management for various applications and platforms. This role will involve administering user access, ensuring compliance with security policies and automating access control processes to keep the environment secure. The IT Security Analyst will collaborate with internal teams to endure proper access rights for users, streamline access requests, and assist with compliance.
Duties:
<ul><li>Provisioning and de-provisioning user access in Active Directory.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manage Exchange distribution lists, mailboxes, conference rooms as well as calendars.
</li></ul><ul><li>Manages changes to NTFS folder structures across the corporation.
</li></ul><ul><li>Enforce and monitor AD password policies (complexity, expiration, reset procedures).
</li></ul><ul><li>Work within the IT department to identify areas of improvement for security in applications and file systems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Generate reports on user access, permissions, and group memberships to support audit and compliance processes.
</li></ul><ul><li>Review and monitor logging systems.
</li></ul><ul><li>Assist with the documentation of policies, processes, standards, and guidelines.
</li></ul><ul><li>Solid troubleshooting skills for resolving access issues.
</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in a dedicated information security role is required.
</li></ul>Requirements:
<ul><li>3+ years&rsquo; experience in IT security
</li></ul><ul><li>Involvement with network equipment (routers, switches, and firewalls), server hardware, and/or Windows operating systems is required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Expertise with Active Directory user management, group policies, and security configurations.
</li></ul><ul><li>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint security and access management recommended.
</li></ul><ul><li>Thorough understanding of NTFS and ACL&rsquo;s.
</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Sailpoint identity governance solutions, particularly for user provisioning.
</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of Azure Active Directory and its integration with O365 apps recommended.
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
</li></ul><ul><li>Active member of one or more security associations (ISSA, ISACA, ISC2, etc.) is recommended.
</li></ul>Education
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
The following certifications are preferred:
<ul><li>CISSP
</li></ul><ul><li>Security+
</li></ul><ul><li>CAMS
</li></ul><ul><li>CIAM
</li></ul><ul><li>CIGE</li></ul></div></div>

IT Security Analyst

Citi

<div>Senior Information Security Officer (ISO Sr. Analyst - AVP) is an intermediate level position responsible for leading efforts to prevent, monitor and respond to information/data breaches and cyber-attacks. The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and activities in alignment with Citi's data security policy. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Address security issues identified in the various information security programs</li><li>
Review and address issues identified within various Information Security (IS) programs and ensure all IS issues related to Internal Audit, and External Auditors are closed by their original target date</li><li>
Improve the efficacy of governance processes by identifying risks, monitoring controls, and remediating issues</li><li>
Establish cross-sector working relationships and complete weekly awareness discussions with local team to efficiently tackle security issues</li><li>
Ensure risk exceptions are raised, registered and closed on a timely basis and communicate updates and changes to the global standards</li><li>
Complete Risk Assessment process, including completing accurate inventory reporting, data classification, threat analysis, and action plans</li><li>
Test and validate that the business complies with applicable IS requirements; develop and implement IS policies and procedures</li><li>
Determine and validate appropriate level of controls are being implemented to safeguard sensitive data</li><li>
Develop Corrective Action Plans for all Information Security-related gaps and approve all closures through reviewing evidence to ensure each closure meets Citi Requirements</li><li>
Assume informal/formal mentorship role within teams and assist with the coaching and training of new team members</li><li>
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
</li><li>Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
</li><li>Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.</li><li>
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.</li></ul> 
Qualifications:<ul><li>
5-8 years of relevant experience</li><li>
Strong knowledge of local regulations (BRSA) and cybersecurity principles</li><li>
Proficient in interpreting and applying policies, standards and procedures</li><li>
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication</li><li>
Proven influencing and relationship management skills</li><li>
Proven analytical skills</li><li>
Preferably holding IT/security certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH or similar</li><li>
Follows cybersecurity trends</li></ul> 
Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree/University degree or equivalent experience</li></ul> 
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Information Security
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. 
 
View Citi&rsquo;s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.</div>

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