Information Security Sr Analyst

Apex

Hybrid Actively hiring
Belfast, United Kingdom Posted 11 days ago

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TL;DR

The Senior SOC Analyst role at Apex Fintech Solutions involves managing security threats and vulnerabilities within the Security Operations Center, requiring deep analytical skills for threat detection and response alongside technical engineering abilities to build and automate security tools. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring security incidents using SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel, and EDR, generating reports, mentoring analysts, and participating in on-call rotations. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in information or cybersecurity, knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, scripting languages like PowerShell and Python, and familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. This role is crucial for enhancing the company’s security posture through strategic improvements and automation solutions within a collaborative team environment focused on continuous learning and innovation.

Skills

SIEM UEBA Threat_Intel EDR PowerShell Python Bash .NET Ruby Java C Infrastructure_as_Code TCP/IP UDP DNS FTP SSH SSL_TLS HTTP MITRE_ATT&CK D3FEND Cyber_Kill_Chain Network_Analysis Email_Security MALWARE_ANALYSIS CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Monitor and analyze security incidents using SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel, and EDR tools.
  • Conduct in-depth investigations of security events and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 escalation support.
  • Generate reports and dashboards to communicate security metrics and trends to stakeholders.
  • Perform advanced threat hunting activities using custom queries and behavioral analysis techniques.
  • Develop and maintain security playbooks and SOAR workflows to enhance SOC efficiency.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of experience in information security or cyber security roles.
  • Proven expertise in security methodologies and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, and Cyber Kill Chain.
  • Deep knowledge of network protocols and technical security solutions including SIEM, EDR, and firewalls.
  • Strong scripting and programming skills with languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Java.
  • Experience in threat hunting, incident response, and developing automation solutions for security tools.
  • Desirable professional certifications like GCIA, GCIH, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, or OSCP.

Employer

About Apex

Apex Fintech Solutions provides brokerage infrastructure and clearing services to financial services companies, enabling them to deliver investing, trading, and retirement solutions to their customers. Industry: Financial Technology & Brokerage Infrastructure

Apex currently has 38 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $129,200–$161,500 across 10 roles with salary data.

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