Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst
About The Position
As a Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting Finastra's global technology environment by monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Working within the Cyber Security Operations team, you will leverage advanced security technologies, threat intelligence, and analytical expertise to identify and mitigate risks across cloud and on-premises environments. This role is ideal for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, enjoys solving complex security challenges, and is passionate about continuous learning. You will support North American operations, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to strengthening Finastra's overall security posture. The Finastra Role Catalogue identifies Security Operations professionals as responsible for identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities, providing situational threat awareness, and managing overall security posture.
Requirements
- Experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), security monitoring, or threat management environment.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or similar security monitoring platforms.
- Strong understanding of security alerts, threat detection methodologies, incident response processes, and escalation management.
- Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, operating systems, and common cybersecurity attack techniques.
- Experience investigating security events across cloud and on-premises environments using security tools, logs, and threat intelligence data.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Nice To Haves
- Cybersecurity certifications such as GSEC, GCIA, GMON, GCDA, CISSP, or similar credentials are preferred.
- Experience within financial services, fintech, and security automation is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts, events, and incidents across enterprise environments using security monitoring and detection tools.
- Perform threat analysis and triage activities to determine the validity, impact, scope, and remediation requirements of potential security threats.
- Support incident response activities, including containment, escalation, tracking, resolution, and post-incident documentation.
- Utilize SIEM platforms, threat detection technologies, and security monitoring tools to proactively identify suspicious activity and security anomalies.
- Assist in the administration, configuration, and optimization of security tools across cloud and on-premises environments.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external security partners to investigate threats and improve security monitoring capabilities.
- Contribute to process improvements, automation opportunities, knowledge documentation, and operational playbooks to enhance SOC effectiveness.
- Participate in an on-call and rotational shift schedule to support continuous security monitoring and operational coverage.
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
- Confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to a network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups.
- Monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive.
- Medical, life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plans.
- Lifestyle, and other benefits.
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Donation‑matching opportunities.
- Inclusion communities.
- Access to online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
- Global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates.
- Regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
