Senior SOC Analyst

Swift Software; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in secure financial messaging services is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join their Cyber Fusion Centre. The role involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats while providing mentorship to junior analysts. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and experience in a SOC environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related working experience in a SOC and/or IR role.
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to potential intrusions in real time.
• Participate in the design and execution of policies and controls.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Security tools

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

The Cyber Fusion Centre (CFC) is looking for a Senior SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst to join us. This team is responsible for the prevention of Cyber Security incidents by monitoring, detection, and response to potential intrusions in real time within the Swift network.

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will provide input to security strategy and control of systems, networks, physical infrastructure, people and information. You will participate in the design, communication and execution of policies/controls/procedures as appropriate for Swift and its customers, and as consistent with the company objectives, company reputation and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will act as an operational mentor, coaching junior members within the team.

What to Expect:

You will:

• Participate in a 24x7 SOC; occasional shift work is required for this position. Shift work typically includes one week per monthMonday - Sunday, 11 AM - 7 PM and occasional holiday work; all other hours are standard working hours.
• Provide expertise & guidance to less senior team members
• Support Incident Response (IR) and Threat Detection development activities and report to Senior Management ensuring proper awareness and ownership
• Support the introduction and implementation of new capabilities and IR processes and procedures within the Cyber Fusion Centre
• Interact closely with Swift's Red Team to further enhance detection capabilities
• Participate in IR simulation exercises from a blue team perspective
• Perform proper triage identification and scoping of incidents identification, request, and follow-up of containment actions
• Participate in the identification, development and communication of IOCs
• Participate in the identification and coordination of eradication and remediation actions with the various stakeholders and ensure timely follow-up.
• Enhance and tune tools for efficiently managing large collections of security events
• Stay abreast of changing technologies, emerging cyber threats and attack methodologies
  

What will make you successful:

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 5+ years of related working experience in a SOC and/or IR role
• Experience with cloud technologies such as Azure, Google Cloud, or AWS
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, SOAR, etc.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional, technical environment

Preferred Technical Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Scripting languages such as PHP, Perl or Python and databases such as MySQL, and knowledge of Unix and Windows.
• Experience performing threat hunting activities
• Security certifications such as GIAC GCIA/GCIH, CISSP, or other relevant certifications
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment capabilities and tools

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.

About Us

Swift doesn’t stand still. We are constantly evolving and tirelessly innovating. Working at the intersection of finance and technology is a very exciting place to be right now.

Swift is transforming cross-border payments, making them faster and more transparent than ever before. We are the way the world moves value — every instant of every day, in almost every country.

We are proud that what we do has a critical impact on the global financial community and touches almost every aspect of the financial world. So, what you do at Swift has real impact too — an impact that matters every day. Which is why you matter to us.

Joining Swift gives you unparalleled exposure to knowledge, expertise and technologies. If you have what it takes, you’ll be able to take on different career paths and have the opportunity to work in teams, departments and disciplines in countries around the world.

Swift is unique. There is no other organisation like ours in the world driving the long-term future of the financial ecosystem. You’ll be surrounded by bright, customer-focused and intellectually curious people in a collaborative, friendly, open and inclusive environment.

At Swift we are trusted every instant. Everything we do has an impact that matters. And as a member of our team, you are trusted to make your impact every day.

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