Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Associate (SOC Analyst)

DTCC • Jersey City, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Associate is a member of DTCC’s Cyber Monitoring & Incident Response Team (CMIR), within the CISO team. Reporting to the Cyber Monitoring and Incident Response Team Regional Manager and working with technical leads and other associates, the role detects, investigates, and responds to cybersecurity events and handles technical projects. The role may require responding to cyber incidents outside normal work hours.

The position is part of DTCC’s Information Technology group, which delivers secure, reliable technology solutions supporting the global capital markets. The role uses modern security tools and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) practices, and includes investigation leadership, technical work, mentoring, training, exercises, and process improvement.

DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid work model with three days onsite and two days remote. Occasional travel to conferences, training, and other DTCC offices may be required, up to 10%. The position participates in an on-call rotation and may involve occasional after-hours work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent in Cyber Security or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of previous experience as a SOC analyst or in a similar role.
• Ability to produce written reports that include detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Hands-on experience with modern security tools and DFIR best practices.
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into an action plan and execute it with some guidance.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with some guidance.
• Strong desire to achieve and contribute to a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity events.
• Perform eDiscovery and other technical tasks.
• Independently lead investigations and technical tasks.
• Train and mentor junior staff members.
• Participate in training, exercises, and process improvement programs.
• Occasionally travel to conferences, training, and other DTCC offices, up to 10%.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and perform occasional after-hours work.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level