Junior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Junior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and investigating security alerts to protect IT systems and production assets with an accent on triage, incident response, and threat actor TTP analysis. Focus on optimizing SOC industrialization, automation, and enhancing incident detection capabilities.

Location: Hybrid (Bucharest, Romania)

Company

Global leader in payments technology powering the growth of millions of businesses across five continents.

What you will do

• Investigate suspicious activities, security breaches, and threat actor TTPs.
• Monitor security access and report potential malicious activities.
• Analyze security gaps in global IT infrastructure and identify root causes.
• Perform regular security tests and manage the quarantine and remediation of threats.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and threat scenarios.
• Contribute to the enhancement of incident detection and share technical intelligence.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a SOC or equivalent role.
• Familiarity with SIEM (Splunk), EDR (MS Defender, SentinelOne), and SOAR (SwimLane).
• Knowledge of MITRE Att&ck, Cyber Kill Chain, and OS (Windows/Linux).
• Academic degree in IT or Cybersecurity (Bachelor's).
• Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.

Nice to have

• Security Certification (e.g., CEH).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working policy with WFH and flexible hours.
• Private medical services.
• 21 vacation days per year.
• Full access to a dedicated learning platform.
• Holiday gift vouchers and referral bonuses for new hires.