Senior SOC Analyst (SG)

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Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The Senior SOC Analyst will play a lead role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our organization's information assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, incident response and threat intelligence.

Security Monitoring and Incident Response:

- Implement and lead continuous monitoring of security events and alerts using SIEM technologies.

- Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents, utilizing forensics and log analysis, to determine the root cause and extent of the compromise.

- Lead the development and enhancement of incident response processes, ensuring a swift and effective response to security incidents.

- Conduct tabletop exercises to simulate and evaluate the organization's incident response capabilities.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to the SOC team during incident investigations, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

- Collaborate with external incident responders and law enforcement agencies when necessary.

- Contribute to security awareness initiatives by providing insights and recommendations based on incident analysis.

- Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on security incidents to both stakeholders and technical audiences.

Threat Intelligence:

- Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats.

- Evaluate the relevance and impact of threat intelligence on current security controls and recommend adjustments as needed.

- Implement and lead the integration of threat intelligence feeds into security monitoring tools to enhance detection capabilities.

- Collaborate with industry peers and organizations to share threat intelligence and best practices.

- Lead the development of threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats.

Security Tools Management:

- Lead the management and optimization of security tools, including but not limited to SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.

- Collaborate with the IT and infrastructure teams to lead the deployment and configuration of security technologies.

- Ensure the tools are aligned with industry best practices and are effectively addressing the organization's security requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center role.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Proficient in using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security architectures.
• Extensive experience in incident response methodologies, including thorough forensic analysis.
• In-depth understanding of macOS and Linux operating systems and their security controls.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and respond to security incidents on macOS/Linux/ Cloud Services platforms.
• Familiarity with scripting languages for automating security tasks (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with cloud services (E.g AWS/GCP) and security best practices is a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• This role may require participation in an on-call rotation and occasional off-hours work to address security incidents or support critical changes.

Join the Coins Team Now!

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.