Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Relha LLC; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiserv is a global leader in fintech and payments, seeking a Cybersecurity SOC Analyst to support CSIRT activities across the enterprise. You will monitor security alerts, perform initial investigations, and document findings to guide containment and response.

This on-site role in New Jersey requires 1–2 years in security operations, readiness for 24x7 coverage, and collaboration within a cross-functional team. Travel ~10% expected.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in cybersecurity operations, incident response, security monitoring, IT operations, networking, or related environment.
• Foundational knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and common log sources for security investigations.
• Ability to prioritize, follow procedures, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in cyber security or IT field.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage security alerts and events from enterprise security tools, escalate as needed.
• Perform initial investigation of suspicious activity across endpoints, networks, identities, and logs.
• Analyze data in SIEM/SOAR and related platforms to determine severity and response actions.
• Document investigations with clear notes and escalation details in the case system.
• Follow shift handoff procedures and communicate ongoing issues to team members.
• Identify recurring false positives and opportunities to improve alerts and playbooks.
• Support a 24x7x365 (follow-the-sun) model, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Security monitoring

IT operations

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or related field

Tools

SIEM/SOAR

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewall

Proxy tools

Job description

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.

We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

About your role:

As a member of Fiserv’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CSIRT), you will support investigation and response activities for cybersecurity events across the global enterprise environment. You will focus on the preliminary identification, triage, and analysis of potential cyber security incidents and review suspicious emails, analyze logs, investigate network traffic and endpoint activity, and elevate confirmed incidents to Tier 2 incident handlers. You will be required to work in a shift which includes work on holidays, nights, & weekends.

What you will do:

Monitor and triage security alerts and events generated by enterprise security tools, escalating validated or high-risk activity in accordance with established playbooks and service level targets.

Perform initial investigation of suspicious activity across endpoint, network, identity, email, cloud, application, and system log sources.

Analyze and investigate data in the SIEM/SOAR that originated from EDR, firewall, proxy, intrusion detection/prevention, email security, and other monitoring platforms to determine severity, impact, and required response actions.

Document investigations, findings, actions taken, and escalation details in the case management system with clear, complete, and timely notes.

Follow shift handoff procedures and communicate open issues, emerging threats, and significant events to team members and incident handlers.

Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring false positives, process gaps, and opportunities to improve alert quality, runbooks, and analyst efficiency.

This position requires the ability to work a shift schedule and support coverage efforts on a 24x7x365 (follow-the-sun model) basis which includes work on holidays, nights, & weekends.

What you will need to have:

1-2 years experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, security monitoring, IT operations, networking, or a related enterprise technology environment.

Ability to support a 24x7x365 operating model, including day, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts as assigned.

Foundational knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, enterprise architecture, and common log sources used in security investigations.

Basic understanding of incident response processes, alert triage, threat indicators, and cyber security attack techniques.

Ability to prioritize work, follow documented procedures, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, high-impact operational environment.

Strong critical thinking skills, strong puzzle-solving ability and an investigative mindset to analyze complex activity, connect related indicators, and identify potential security incidents.

Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

What would be great to have:

Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, GCIH, or similar foundational cyber security certifications.

Experience with scripting or programming languages to support automation, analysis, or incident response activities.

Direct experience with security technologies such as SIEM/SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, firewalls, proxy tools, or case management platforms is preferred.

How you’ll work

This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.

Travel

Approximately 10% travel off-site or to other office locations is expected.

Sponsorship

You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered.

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Salary Range

$97,500.00 - $164,400.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in New Jersey and New York. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

This position is not eligible for an annual incentive opportunity and is also not eligible to earn commissions.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application or otherwise participating in the overall hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] . Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility to your application status. Current associates who require a workplace accommodation should refer to Fiserv’s Disability Accommodation Policy for additional information.