Specialist, Information Security Analyst II

BNY Mellon•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. BNY is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. In this role, you will lead incident triage, coordinate response efforts across teams, and mentor analysts to continuously improve detection, response, and recovery capabilities. You will leverage SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tooling to investigate complex threats, reduce dwell time, and strengthen operational resilience for mission-critical services. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center team. This role can be in Pittsburgh PA or Lake Mary FL. Schedule: Sunday- Thursday.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in information security or related technology experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
Supports the effectiveness of security-related operations. Strong knowledge of network security, Windows/Linux, identity systems, and common cloud logging sources.
Provides programming support and assists in project planning for an operational area in information security. Demonstrated ability to lead complex incidents, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate clearly under time pressure.
Supports the operations of a security sub-component. Executes day-to-day operational security components. Implements new versions of security software for existing technologies and architectures. Reviews and analyzes data and information for business systems.
Assists in ensuring that security concerns are addressed and mitigated. Produces first draft of reports, analyses, findings, etc. Contributes to the achievement of team objectives.

Responsibilities

Perform root cause analysis, scope affected assets, and drive containment, eradication, and recovery.
Correlate events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, cloud logs, and identity platforms to identify true positives and reduce false positives.
Develop, refine, and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and detection logic aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
techniques, documentation standards, and operational best practices.
Coordinate with Threat Intelligence to enrich investigations, track adversary TTPs, and proactively hunt for indicators of compromise.
Partner with Engineering teams to tune detections, improve log fidelity, and strengthen preventive controls.
Create clear, actionable incident reports and executive summaries; contribute to metrics and trend analysis.
Support purple team exercises and post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and security policies; maintain audit-ready documentation for investigations and incidents.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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