SOC Analyst

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. 

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. 

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The SOC Analyst will be responsible for day-to-day security threats, vulnerability management, analysis, and response. You will manage security incidents and review security alerts, determine if the security events are false positives, true positives, or false negatives, while working with incident responders on known or suspected security threats. The Analyst will work on log analysis, vulnerabilities and emerging threats, threat hunting and incident response that adhere to best practices and recognised control frameworks. The role will work closely with Information Security and Information Technology professionals to provide security metrics, threat landscape updates and emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, investigate security incidents and events using various tools and technologies including SIEM, UEBA, Threat Intel and EDR
• Perform security incident and event correlation, analysis, triage using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and presentations from security technologies
• Able to participate in an on-call rotation and provide Tier 1 & Tier 2 support.
• Provide analysis of trending security data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices across different 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 to 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 and fast-moving environment.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including incident reports and KB articles

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Security, Forensics, Cyber Security, or Computer Science is preferred) or equivalent industry related experience.
• At least 2 years' experience working within an information security / cyber security role
• Knowledge of security methodologies, processes (i.e., Cyber Kill Chain/Diamond Models, and the MITRE ATT&CK/D3FEND framework).
• Knowledge of technical security solutions (such as but not limited to firewalls, SIEM, NIDS/NIPS/HIDS/HIPS, EDR, DLP, SOAR, proxies, network behavioural analytics, orchestration, automation and cloud security).
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS and HTTP Protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications and email security.
• Good knowledge of common malware threats and attack methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Accountable for the successful completion of multiple, individual projects simultaneously.
• Manage change and demonstrate adaptability by adjusting priorities or processes and approaching as needs dictate.
• Work independently as a team representative of Information Security as well as showing excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to develop thorough documentation and operational playbooks, in addition, to suggest alert enhancements to improve detection capability.
• Fundamental knowledge of network and system technologies and practices
• Desire for continual learning of new technologies and developing knowledge / skills

Culture & Core Values

• The Information Security Team is composed of independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape Apex Fintech Solutions business and security posture.
• The Information Security Team strives to build and maintain a collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by 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 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program.

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. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.