SOC Analyst

At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious bunch on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. 

Since our inception in 2014 we've had some pretty impressive growth (100% YoY), now serving 300,000 businesses globally, with 2 million+ users on the platform, reaching unicorn status in 2022 - and we have no plans to slow down. 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join one of the fastest-growing SaaS unicorns, so let’s see if we could be a match!

What your days might look like

The SOC Analyst plays a key role in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the security of Employment Hero’s systems. This position is responsible for monitoring security events, conducting threat assessments, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the overall security strategy. The SOC analyst will support incident response, implement security solutions, and collaborate with teams to improve security practices.

As our SOC Analyst, you will:

• Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM tools, addressing incidents promptly to mitigate risks, protect data, and maintain business continuity.
• Resolve SOAR events and incidents promptly, while engaging global SOC team members when required.
• Design and develop automated remediations and triage functions within SOAR.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the security platforms based on threat intelligence and implement as necessary.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans, provide threat assessments, and develop remediation strategies to address security risks.
• Support security incident management through root cause analysis, documentation, and recommending remediation actions.
• Conduct cloud security reviews, ensuring alignment with security-by-design principles and mitigating risks in the cloud environment.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security procedures, fostering collaboration to share knowledge across the organisation.
• Review dark web mentions, data leak detections and compromised credential alerts to analyse develop and implement strategies to protect Employment Hero.
• Engage with stakeholders to review alerts and work towards their resolution when outside of the teams ability to resolve directly.

What you will bring:

• Experience with security tools such as Endpoint Protection, SASE, GRC, MDM (Mac and PC), Email Gateway, IDP, WAF, and Phishing Training.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 frameworks, contributing to policy and procedure development.
• Hands-on experience with incident response, investigations, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity planning (BCP).
• Strong technical background with the ability to assess and implement security solutions that align with business goals.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning, staying current with cybersecurity trends to enhance Employment Hero’s security posture.
• Self-starting with ownership and accountability, taking initiative and driving projects to completion.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, confidently challenging ideas and engaging with stakeholders.
• Innovative and proactive in developing new ideas to improve the security framework.
  

Experience is important, but for us the biggest measure of success is people who can live and breathe The EH Way of working. Show us what you can bring to the table, and we’ll empower you to let your talents shine.

The EH Way

The EH Way is how we describe our culture at Employment Hero and how we all operate. It is our DNA. You can read all about it on our careers page:  

In short, you’ll love working with us if:

• Revolutionising employment gets your heart racing.
• You thrive on the flexibility (and responsibility) of a remote-first business.
• Our values align, and shape how you show up every day.
• You love the dynamic pace of a startup, are driven by innovation, and enjoy working with other smart people.

Plus, you’ll get to enjoy a number of great perks, including: 

• A generous budget for your home office.
• Cutting-edge tools and technology.
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
• Cashback offers and discounts on popular brands through our Swag app.
• Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
• Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in September 2025.

Are we a match? 

Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic! Click 'Apply' and our talent team will reach out with the next steps.

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.