Information Security Analyst in Belfast

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, investigate security incidents and events using various tools and technologies including SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel and EDR.
• Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, triage using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support.
• Provide analysis of trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across different layers.
• Provide Incident Response (IR) support when analysis confirms an actionable incident.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, including internal customers and senior management to provide updates on security incidents and to ensure proper resolution.
• Investigate, document, and report on information security threats and emerging trends.
• Integrate technologies and share information with SOC analysts and external teams.
• Participate in internal projects and initiatives to increase SOC efficiency and improve SOC tooling.
• Improve and challenge existing processes and procedures in an agile and fast-moving environment.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles.

Qualifications:

• Permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom (Belfast, Northern Ireland).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, or Computer Science) or equivalent industry related experience.
• At least 2 years’ experience working within an information security / cyber security role.
• Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester (Desirable).
• Knowledge of security methodologies and processes (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework).
• Knowledge of technical security solutions such as firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation and cloud security.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS and HTTP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications and email security.
• Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby, Java, C, etc.).
• Professional certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+ (Desirable).

Core Competencies:

• Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of a variety of written and visual documents for diverse audiences.
• Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes and approaching as needs dictate.
• Work independently as a team representative of Information Security as well as showing excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks, in addition, to suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability.
• Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices.
• Desire for continual learning of new technologies and developing knowledge / skills.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus 10 national holidays.
• Pension matched up to 7%.
• Private health insurance for medical and dental (and optical care).
• Life insurance.
• Great work/life balance and flexible working hours.
• Monthly catered lunches.
• Unlimited drinks and snacks.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Training and development budget.
• Hybrid work schedule that allows for partial working from home.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement:

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form.