Sr Security Analyst (SOC)

Ivalua•Pittsburgh, PA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions. COMPANY OVERVIEW At Ivalua we are a global community of exceptional professionals, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world's most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities. Learn more at www.ivalua.com . Follow us on LinkedIn THE OPPORTUNITY CONTEXT: Our growing international IT department (EMEA, AMER, APAC) is composed of over sixty experts responsible for the deployment and operation of the Ivalua Cloud, which hosts environments for our clients around the world. It is also responsible for internal IT infrastructure, IT applications and data, as well as IT support for our users. In this context of growth, we are looking for an experienced Security Analyst (SOC) to strengthen our global SOC team. ROLE: As part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the SOC strategy for our information systems. You will detect suspicious or malicious activities. You will contribute to the handling of confirmed security incidents in support of the InfoSec teams. Your experience will allow you to mentor more junior SOC analysts and act as a liaison between the SOC team and the company's IT and cybersecurity communities. As the highest-level technical officer of the SOC, you will be responsible for: The technical aspects of a SOC, ensuring that security measures are implemented and maintained to protect Ivalua's information assets Day-to-day operations, ensuring that security incidents are identified, analyzed, and addressed quickly and efficiently

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, OR Master’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 7 years in the field of IT security, primarily in SOC (analyst, senior analyst, lead, etc.)
Solid knowledge of Systems and Networks
Knowledge of SIEM tools (MS Sentinel, ELK, Q-Radar, Splunk, AlienVault, etc.)
Knowledge of EDR tools (Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.)
Rigor, attention to detail, curiosity, autonomy, analytical thinking, adaptability, problem-solving
Leadership & mentorship, continuous learning, ethical judgment
Good communication and writing skills
Motivation to thrive in a scale-up, international, dynamic, and fast-growing environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Rapid7 or other vulnerability scanning tools would be a plus
Relevant certifications (e.g., CSA, CySA+, CISSP, GCIA,CEH) a plus

Responsibilities

Be the technical point of contact for the SOC team, collaborating directly with the infrastructure, infosec, and cybersecurity solution management teams
Serve as the highest escalation point for other SOC analysts
Provide mentorship, share best practices, and lead security projects
Provide technical advice and support to team members
Be the driving force behind the continuous improvement of SOC processes and tools
Contribute to standard SOC activities, including monitoring, incident management, and vulnerability management
Participate in threat intelligence activities in direct collaboration with the infosec teams
Guard SOC communication with other teams (Security, Infrastructure, Business IT, R&D, etc.) as well as senior IT management
Participate in the studies, deployments, and development of cybersecurity solutions, particularly SOC tools
Implement the necessary processes and reports to analyze logs to detect abnormal user and software behavior, using our SIEM tool and other security consoles.
Define the event log collection strategy.
Performs regular vulnerability assessments, prioritizes remediation, and tracks closure of security gaps.
Manage the coordination, tracking, and remediation of incidents at the global level (EMEA, AMER, APAC).
Contributes to ongoing monitoring of threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
Improve dashboards reporting on alert tracking and SOC KPIs.
Maintain SOC procedures and tools, as well as documentation and knowledge bases.
Ensures adherence to security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC, FEDRAMP, etc.

Benefits

Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week)
We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology
Sustainable Growth, Privately Held
A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years
Snacks and weekly lunches in the office
Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity
Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program
Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work.
Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued
Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities,
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In addition to the base salary information above, Ivalua offers an uncapped commission plan as part of the competitive compensation package.
Other compensation factors may also be considered.
Ivalua also offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with company match), and much more.