Security Analyst

Numerix • New York, NY

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

Since our founding in 1996, we have been at the vanguard of financial technology, providing groundbreaking expertise, quantitative analytics and software that redefine pricing and risk management in the financial markets. With the strategic acquisitions of FINCAD, PolyPaths and Kynex, Numerix has further strengthened its leadership position empowering financial institutions worldwide, to transform risk into opportunities with confidence. We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Security Analyst to join our growing cybersecurity team. This role is ideal for early-career professionals looking to deepen their expertise in incident response , threat hunting , and security operations within a fast-paced, hybrid enterprise environment. You will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats using modern tools and frameworks, while also contributing to internal audit and compliance efforts.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in a SOC, IR, or audit role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and XDR platforms.
• Familiarity with threat detection methodologies and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as Security+, GCIH , CISA , or CySA+.
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) or automation tools.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).
• Investigate and respond to alerts from XDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
• Analyze DLP, Web Filtering and Audit log (e.g., Forcepoint, Cisco Umbrella).
• Participate in an on-call rotation for incident response and escalation support.
• Assist in internal audits and compliance assessments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Document findings, create incident reports, and contribute to post-mortem reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and security engineering teams to improve detection and response capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees