Information Security Analyst in Belfast

Apex Fintech Solutions is a leading innovator in the fintech sector, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver secure financial solutions. The SOC Analyst will be responsible for day‑to‑day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. You will manage security incidents, review alerts, determine false positives and true positives, and work with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The role will focus on log analysis, vulnerability assessment, threat hunting, and incident response in line with industry best practices and recognized control frameworks. You will collaborate closely with Information Security and IT professionals to provide security metrics, threat landscape updates, and emerging trend analyses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and investigate security incidents and events using tools such as SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intelligence, and EDR.
• Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, and triage using information gathered from a variety of enterprise sources.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
• Analyze trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across multiple 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 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, fast‑moving environment.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and knowledge‑base articles.

Core 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 of experience in an information security or cyber security role.
• Proven experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester.
• Knowledge of security methodologies and processes (Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework).
• Knowledge of technical security solutions (firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation, cloud security).
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS, and HTTP protocols; network analysis and email security.
• Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies.
• Basic knowledge of scripting and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Ruby, Java, C, etc.).

Desirable Professional Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+.

Core Competencies

• Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively by contributing significantly to the development and delivery of written and visual documents for diverse audiences.
• Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes as needed.
• Work independently as a team representative of Information Security while demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.
• Develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks and suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability.
• Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices.
• Desire for continual learning of new technologies and skill development.

Culture & Core Values

The Information Security Team is composed of independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape Apex Fintech Solutions’ security posture. The team strives to build a collaborative environment guided by open and honest communication, teamwork and collaboration, inclusivity, servant leadership, and personal accountability.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays
• Pension matched up to 7%
• Private health insurance for medical and dental 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 with partial remote work
• Parental leave
• Modern city center office

EEO 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.