Analyst II, Security Operations Center

LPL Financial; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial is hiring an Information Security Analyst II for its Security Operations Centers (SOC) within the Technology Information Security organization in the United States. The SOC Analyst will monitor, triage, and respond to security events from endpoints, networks, and SIEM systems, interfacing with IT and business units.

The role reports to the SOC manager and supports the security strategy and roadmap.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a SOC analyst.
• Experience with SIEM and SOAR tooling.
• Knowledge of IT security concepts and threat trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security events as part of the SOC team.
• Triage and investigate events from SIEM to mitigate threats.
• Enforce security policies and incident handling procedures.
• Coordinate with IT and business teams during incidents.
• Maintain SIEM/SOAR configurations and rule sets.
• Communicate incident status clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

SIEM

SOAR

Threat detection

Incident response

Python

Azure

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Python

Azure

AWS

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Where Ambition Meets Innovation

Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

We are currently looking to hire an Information Security Analyst II within the Security Operations Centers (SOC), which is a part of LPL’s Technology Information Security organization. The SOC Analyst is a high visibility position, which is responsible for activities relating to monitoring and responding to security events. The SOC analyst receives, researches, triages and documents all security events and alerts as they are received. This individual supports multiple security-related platforms and technologies, interfacing with others within the IT organization, as well as other internal business units and external customers/partners. Events will be generated from endpoints, networks, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, employees, third-parties and other sources.

The SOC analyst reports to the SOC manager and is an involved member of the SOC team. This role must display an understanding of new trends and technologies related to IT security and compliance, and contribute to the company IT security strategy and roadmap.

Please note: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and process responses for security events as an active member of the team
• Triage, investigate and respond to events produced by our SIEM solution by utilizing a wide array of tools to mitigate active threats.
• Enforce information security policy, standards and guidelines for business operations and technology requirements.
• Identify IT security risks from technical and functional perspectives.
• Notify management of suspected incidents and articulate the event’s history, status and potential impact.
• Assist with Incident Responders when an escalation is required by providing a detailed recount of events.
• Configure and work with SIEM and SOAR tools.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment by communicating in a detailed, concise manner.
• Maintain working knowledge of threat detection as the industry evolves.
• Perform other duties as assigned supporting the SOC as needed.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a SOC analyst is required.

Core Competencies

• The ability to adapt to changing environments or alternative methods
• Be customer service oriented with the ability to meet customer expectations within project scope
• Track record of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.

Preferences

• College degree in associated field
• Experience with Cloud services like Azure and AWS is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, etc.
• Knowledge of a variety of Internet protocols
• Professional certification (GCIH, CySA+, etc.)
• Experience on 4 Security Controls

Pay Range

$35.16-$58.63/hour

Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.

For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

EOE.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].