SOC Monitoring and Response Analyst II

MasterCard; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard’s SOC Monitoring and Response Analyst II role in Sydney Australia focuses on detecting and triaging security events using advanced tools. You’ll work with SIEM, firewalls, DLP, and cloud security to identify threats, investigate incidents, and support audits.

Collaboration with application owners and cross‑functional teams is essential to mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen defenses. The role requires 2+ years in cyber security, cloud security experience, and a BS in Information

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cyber security or security operations.
• Experience with Cloud Security: Azure Sentinel, AWS, Splunk Cloud.
• Solid understanding of cyber security concepts and networking basics.

Responsibilities

• Support security functions within SOC, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DLP.
• Identify alerts, investigate security issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Create dashboards and reports for internal security audits.
• Collaborate with business units to resolve security issues and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cyber security

Cloud Security

Networking basics

Operating systems

Scripting

Security certifications

Education

BS in Information Systems or Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

DLP

Malware analysis

Cloud security tools

Job description

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build asustainableeconomy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactionssecure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

SOC Monitoring and Response Analyst II

Overview

The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a high-performance team in charge of physical and cyber security initial threat detection, triage and response.

Through use of advanced monitoring and detection capabilities, with cutting edge security tools, the SOC can quickly respond to a diverse set of physical and cyber events. Use of advanced cyber and physical security tools, such as intrusion prevention systems, threat monitoring, wireless security monitoring, malware detection, data loss prevention, SIEM tools, high risk travel, and internal and perimeter controls.

• Are you passionate about Security?
• Do you operate with a sense of urgency?
• Can you quickly learn new technology and software?

Role

• Demonstrate ability to support security functions within SOC, such as SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/ IPS, DLP, email protection, anti-virus, malware analysis, Cloud Security, etc.
• Utilize various security technologies to identify alerts, prioritize and investigate security issues in a fast-paced environment
• Create dashboards and reports to support internal security audits
• Work with various business units and application owners to resolve security issues and vulnerabilities
• Remains on the cutting edge of physical and cyber threats, exploits and vulnerabilities.
• Provide proactive feedback to senior personnel and management as required.

All About You

• two or more (2+) years of experience in cyber security.
• Experience with Cloud Security: Azure Sentinel, AWS, Splunk Cloud
• Solid understanding of cyber security concepts
• Possess a security and analytical mindset, where the goal of triage and investigation is to determine why something occurred and whether it was expected in the environment.
• Understands networking fundamentals: ports, protocols, and infrastructure setup
• Solid technical background on operating systems such as Windows, UNIX, and Linux (preferred)
• Scripting and programming experience a plus
• BS Degree in Information Systems and/or Cyber Security or equivalent combination of experience and formal education
• Security Certifications preferred or willingness to obtain one within first year, such as Security+, CYSA or CISSP.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.