Junior SOC Analyst

SS&C Technologies; New Jersey; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies, a leading financial and healthcare technology company, is seeking a SOC Analyst for a fully remote position. This entry-level role focuses on evaluating cybersecurity policies, analyzing security events, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and will be committed to a fast-paced work environment.

Benefits

401k Matching Program

Professional Development Reimbursement

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Hands-On Training

Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

Qualifications

• Experience working on projects requiring resourcefulness and independent judgment.
• Experience identifying and suggesting procedures for security risks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, test, develop, and maintain cybersecurity policies and systems.
• Analyze security event data and monitor security sensors for threats.
• Conduct investigations and mitigate security incidents.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Proactive

Communication

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees across 35 countries. Over 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Job Title: SOC Analyst

Locations: 100% Remote

Get To Know The Team:

Our Cyber Security Team is the best in the world. You will collaborate with multiple teams across the company, including DevOps, Software Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers, providing opportunities to be challenged and to scale your career. Your ability to learn and communicate with leadership will enhance your positive, world-class career experience.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate, test, recommend, develop, coordinate, monitor, and maintain information systems (IS) and cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ensure IS and cybersecurity architecture/designs, plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures align with IS standards and overall cybersecurity framework.
• Develop techniques and procedures for conducting IS and cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluating hardware, firmware, and software for security impacts, and investigating security incidents.
• Implement IS and cybersecurity policies and take measures against intrusion, fraud, attacks, or leaks.
• Stay informed of current events in the security industry, including the latest exploits, threats, and preventative measures.
• Research new and evolving threats and vulnerabilities and assess their impact on the monitored environment.
• Analyze security event data from sensors (IDS, SIEM, etc.).
• Recognize potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts through detailed review and analysis of event data.
• Monitor security sensors for status, coverage, and health.
• Identify suspicious or malicious activities or codes.
• Conduct proactive investigation, containment, and mitigation of security incidents.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and assessments before escalating issues to technical staff.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience working on projects of moderate scope requiring resourcefulness, self-initiative, and independent judgment.
• Experience identifying security risks, determining causes of violations, and suggesting procedures to prevent future incidents.
• Developing functional knowledge to evaluate issues and recommend solutions.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, organized.
• Proactive and outcome-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of problems and solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! To explore this opportunity further, please apply through our careers page at www.ssctech.com/careers.

Note: SS&C will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies unless explicitly requested.

We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, 401(k), tuition, and professional development reimbursement.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development