Security Analyst (Global SOC)

Aviva plc; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Cafeteria benefits

Hybrid work

Employee Shares Plan

Wellbeing Leave

Diversity Charter

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Security Analyst to monitor and respond to cyber threats across the group. You will manage incidents end-to-end, drive containment and recovery, and contribute to threat detection improvements in a global GSOC environment.

The role requires 1+ year SOC experience and strong English skills, with familiarity in NIST, ITIL, MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain. Hybrid work is offered from Poland with office days in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience as a SOC Analyst.
• English level at minimum B2/C1 (written and spoken).
• Solid understanding of NIST incident management, ITIL Foundation, MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.

Responsibilities

• Real-Time Defence: Monitoring IT security breaches and responding to incidents to mitigate threats.
• Incident Ownership: Driving incident response through detection, containment, eradication and recovery.
• Threat Correlation: Connecting dots between threats to form the bigger picture.
• Detection Optimization: Recommending improvements for correlation rules and radar tuning.
• Documentation Mastery: Drafting GSOC playbooks, response plans and processes.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Acting as SME for GSOC and Detection & Response projects.

Skills

SOC analysis

Threat monitoring

Incident response

English proficiency

Tools

DLP

EDR

SIEM

Firewalls

IPS/IDS

SOAR

Job description

Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?Aviva is looking for a Security Analyst responsible for daily cyber threat monitoring and response across Aviva Group globally. You won’t just be watching alerts; you’ll be managing incidents end-to-end, mitigating threats and having real impact on how we operate, detect and respond to cyber incidents.Why join us?Ready to catapult your cyber security career? Join our high-octane Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) , where no two days - and no two threats - are ever the same. We’re looking for a passionate SOC Analyst to join a world-class team defending our organization 24/7/365, operating on 12h shifts.In-House Power: We manage our security internally. Here, you aren't just a consultant; you have direct influence over our actual defence mechanisms.Constant Evolution: Forget the routine. You’ll face complex, evolving challenges that keep your skills sharp.Cyber - One of Aviva's Key Priorities: We must ensure our colleagues, customers and business are safe. Cyber security is deeply embedded in our organisation and its importance is recognized across the Group. Investing in our people, capabilities and technologies is at the heart of our values.Career Progression: We love seeing our people grow. We put our colleagues first by enabling and supporting career development within cyber and other areas.What will you be doing?Real-Time Defence: Monitoring IT security breaches, responding to cyber incidents to ensure threats are adequately mitigated.Incident Ownership: Driving cyber incident response through the lifecycle, from the detection to containment, eradication and recovery.Threat Correlation: Connecting the dots between different cyber threats to see the bigger picture.Detection Optimization: Recommending improvements for correlation rules and fine-tuning our \"radar.\"Documentation Mastery: Drafting GSOC technical playbooks, response plans, and processes.Subject Matter Expertise: Acting as an SME for GSOC and Detection & Response projects.What we’re looking for:Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on working as a SOC Analyst.Communication: English at a minimum B2/C1 level (written and spoken).Framework Knowledge: Solid understanding of the NIST standard for incident management, ITIL Foundation, the MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.Autonomy: The ability to work independently, make critical decisions under pressure and tight time scales.Technical Foundations: Strong grasp of networking (Protocols, ISO/OSI) and IT service operations, knowledge of Windows, Linux, iOS, and Active Directory.Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with DLP, EDR, SIEM, Firewalls, IPS/IDS, and SOAR.Being Ahead of the Game: A hunger for OSINT, proactive approach to incident response and picking up tasks, providing improvement ideas.In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:Contract of employmentPerformance BonusPrivate medical care (ENEL-MED)Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)Additional parent privileges:- baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent- shortened working time after parental leaveEmployer-funded group insuranceEmployee Shares PlanExtra day off for birthdayPaid time off to volunteerAdditional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of servicePsychological support consultationsAccess to the e-learning platformsInternal employee referral programHybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per monthAttractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business CenterAdditional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without BarriersWork environment that promotes diversity - Diversity CharterDo you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!Aviva is for everyone!We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland for a second year in a row and a top choice for Millennials by Great Place to Work!As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!To find out more about current job offers at Aviva take a look here.