Information Security Sr Analyst in Belfast

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created.

Responsibilities

• Senior SOC Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response.
• Manage security incidents and review security alerts, determine if events are false positives, true positives, or false negatives; collaborate with incident responders on threats.
• Work on log analysis, vulnerabilities and emerging threats, threat hunting and incident response following best practices and control frameworks.
• Mentor analysts and serve as escalation point; provide security metrics, threat landscape updates, and trends.
• Build, enhance, and automate security tools and processes; develop automation solutions.
• Lead complex security investigations and contribute to strategic improvements of the security posture.
• Develop and maintain security dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting.
• Develop and maintain security tools, playbooks, and SOAR workflows to improve SOC efficiency.
• Provide Incident Response support when analysis confirms an actionable incident.
• Communicate with stakeholders and senior management to provide updates on security incidents and resolutions.
• Participate in internal projects to increase SOC efficiency and improve tooling; maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide analysis of trending security data from various devices across layers.
• Apply threat hunting techniques using custom queries, behavioral analysis, and threat modeling frameworks.
• Develop and share information with SOC analysts and external teams.
• Support agile and fast-moving environment by challenging and improving existing processes.
• Mentor and advise other departments on security practices.

Core Qualifications

• The permanent right to live and work in the United Kingdom; role based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Bachelor’s degree in Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in an information security / cyber security role.
• Desirable: experience as a security analyst, incident handler/responder, security engineer, or penetration tester.
• Knowledge of cyber security methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND).
• Knowledge of technical security solutions (firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network analytics, cloud security).
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS, HTTP; network analysis and security applications.
• Knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash, .NET, Java, C, etc.).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.

Desirable Professional Certifications

• GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, Security+, CCNA CyberOps, OSCP, GPEN, GWAPT, CEH, CySA+.

Core Competencies

• Accountable for the successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication for diverse audiences through written and visual documents.
• Ability to manage change and adapt priorities as needed.
• Work independently while contributing as a team representative of Information Security.
• Develop thorough documentation and playbooks; suggest alert enhancements to improve detection.
• Mentor and support team members to advance the security program.
• Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies; desire for continual learning.

Culture & Core Values

The Information Security Team is composed of independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and Apex's security posture. The team emphasizes Open and Honest Communication; Teamwork and Collaboration; Involving Everyone; Leaders Who Serve; and Personal Accountability.

We offer

• 28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays.
• Pension matched up to 7%.
• Private health insurance for medical and dental.
• Life insurance.
• Great work/life balance and flexible working hours.
• Monthly catered lunches.
• Unlimited drinks and snacks.
• Charitable matching gift program.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%.

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. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.