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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000 employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our Information Security Division – Cyber Security Cloud team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA - HYBRID. (Candidate must reside within commutable distance to office. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.)
Click here to view our Information Security Division Career Brochure.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Conduct SOC Operations: Oversee and guide the real-time monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts across a broad spectrum of security tools, including Azure Sentinel, Splunk, and GuardDuty.
- Enhance Detection & Response: Develop, refine, and implement advanced queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL) or equivalent technologies to drive enhanced detection and automated response strategies.
- Incident Management: Conduct investigations into security incidents, providing expert analysis, determining root causes, assessing potential impacts, and overseeing resolution or escalation processes.
- Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategic enhancements to SOC processes and workflows, ensuring operational efficiency and the strengthening of the organization’s security posture.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, network, and application security teams to develop and implement security controls, mitigations, and incident response plans across a complex environment.
- Security Reporting & Executive Briefing: Prepare and present comprehensive reports for senior leadership on incidents, security risks, and post-incident analysis, ensuring transparency and communication across the organization.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Mentor and provide guidance to junior SOC analysts, ensuring the team’s professional growth and enhancing overall SOC capabilities.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.
- 8 years of experience in information security or related technology experience required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- 5 years of experience in a security operations role, with demonstrated expertise in monitoring, detection, incident response, and security tool optimization.
- Advanced experience with SIEM platforms (especially Azure Sentinel) and deep knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) or similar query languages.
- Strong hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, endpoint detection, and advanced malware analysis.
- A deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies, with practical knowledge of NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and similar frameworks.
- Proven ability to manage and investigate high-priority incidents, offering leadership during escalations and complex investigations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, capable of presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security are highly preferred.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
- Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
- Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
