SOC Analyst (Remote)

Job Description

About Currencycloud
In 2021 Currencycloud was acquired by Visa; we are somewhere where innovative thinking and the power of technology know no limits. We know that the success of the business depends on the people who keep it moving, which is why we are looking for exceptional talent to join our international payments revolution.
We are open & collaborative, living and breathing our company values: Be Human, Better Together and Own it.
Remote working?It’s a key topic at the moment, we have addressed this by implementing a “Remote-First” policy. What this ultimately means is you have the choice as to whether you Work Fully Remotely as long as you're UK or Netherlands based, or visit the lush offices in London, Cardiff or Amsterdam; it’s up to you!
Mission
We are building a brand-new SOC team to help us maintain 24/7 SOC capability.
The SOC Analyst's mission, reporting to the SOC Team Lead, will be to monitor and maintain secure systems and networks as well as mitigate and contain identified threats.

What you'll get to do?

• Provide a 2nd level SoC capability working with the wider Visa 1st level SoC
• Monitor Information Security alerts using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) to triage, mitigate, and escalate issues as needed while capturing essential details and artefacts
• Utilise sensor data and correlated logs containing Cloudflare WAF, AWS VPC, Cloudtrail, Web Proxy, and similar data to establish context and rule out false positives
• Mitigate and contain identified threats using approved incident response methodologies
• Initiate escalation procedures and incident response processes as defined incident response plans with the Visa 1st level SoC
• Perform analysis of security alerts to evaluate risk, determine containment action and identify required preventative measures.
• Review and triage security vulnerabilities
• Identify trends, potential new technologies, and emerging threats which may impact the business
• Implement technical controls to mitigate against security risk
• Development and integration of security tools and systems
• Maintain platform compliance posture against industry standards (e.g. PCI-DSS, NIST, ISO27001)
• Investigate and respond to security incidents

What experience do you need?

• Experience as a SoC team member, 2+ years experience required
• Proven subject matter ability in relevant areas, such as incident response, intrusion analysis, malware analysis etc.
• Knowledge of the Cyber Security Industry and a basic understanding of IT technologies
• Analytical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to review technical or procedural documents or process outputs to assure defined requirements have been fulfilled
• Ability to interpret technical information and be able to relay this in an understandable manner

Why Currencycloud?
We are a company that values flexibility and a positive work-life balance. Wherever you are located, we trust you and your manager to determine the best office arrangement for you.
Your health and well-being are a top priority for us, and that's why we offer an extensive employee benefits package that takes care of you from all angles. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus (for permanent employees), a generous pension or 401K contribution, a flexible benefits allowance (location dependant) and a comprehensive healthcare plan that has built-in access to mental health support.
We also believe in providing our employees with ample opportunities for growth and development, so you'll have access to comprehensive learning and development resources as well as leadership training that will help you achieve your career goals.
We aren’t currently looking for additional Recruiter support on this role and won’t be accepting any unsolicited CVs