Sr Security Analyst (SOC)

Sr Security Analyst (SOC)

Pittsburgh, PA

Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Ivalua we are a global community of exceptional professionals, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration. 

We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world's most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities. 

Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn

THE OPPORTUNITY

CONTEXT: 

Our growing international IT department (EMEA, AMER, APAC) is composed of over sixty experts responsible for the deployment and operation of the Ivalua Cloud, which hosts environments for our clients around the world. It is also responsible for internal IT infrastructure, IT applications and data, as well as IT support for our users. In this context of growth, we are looking for an experienced Security Analyst (SOC) to strengthen our global SOC team.

ROLE: 

As part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the SOC strategy for our information systems. You will detect suspicious or malicious activities. You will contribute to the handling of confirmed security incidents in support of the InfoSec teams. Your experience will allow you to mentor more junior SOC analysts and act as a liaison between the SOC team and the company's IT and cybersecurity communities.

As the highest-level technical officer of the SOC, you will be responsible for:

• The technical aspects of a SOC, ensuring that security measures are implemented and maintained to protect Ivalua's information assets
• Day-to-day operations, ensuring that security incidents are identified, analyzed, and addressed quickly and efficiently

WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US

• Be the technical point of contact for the SOC team, collaborating directly with the infrastructure, infosec, and cybersecurity solution management teams
• Serve as the highest escalation point for other SOC analysts
• Manage a global team of SOC analysts and engineers
• Provide technical advice and support to team members
• Directly manage a work-study student
• Be the driving force behind the continuous improvement of SOC processes and tools
• Contribute to standard SOC activities, including monitoring, incident management, and vulnerability management
• Participate in threat intelligence activities in direct collaboration with the infosec teams
• Guard SOC communication with other teams (Security, Infrastructure, Business IT, R&D, etc.) as well as senior IT management
• Participate in the studies, deployments, and development of cybersecurity solutions, particularly SOC tools
• Implement the necessary processes and reports to analyze logs to detect abnormal user and software behavior, using our SIEM tool and other security consoles.
• Define the event log collection strategy.
• Be a key player in vulnerability monitoring and processing.
• Manage the coordination, tracking, and remediation of incidents at the global level (EMEA, AMER, APAC).
• Contributes to ongoing monitoring of threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methods.
• Improve dashboards reporting on alert tracking and SOC KPIs.
• Maintain SOC procedures and tools, as well as documentation and knowledge bases.

YOUR PROFILE

If you have the below experience and strengths this role could be for you:

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, OR Master’s degree in relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, OR Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 7 years in the field of IT security, primarily in SOC (analyst, senior analyst, lead, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of Systems and Networks
• Knowledge of SIEM tools (ELK, Q-Radar, Splunk, AlienVault, etc.) and EDR
• Knowledge of Rapid7 or other vulnerability scanning tools would be a plus

Desired Qualities:

• Rigor, attention to detail, curiosity, and autonomy
• Good communication and writing skills
• Motivation to thrive in a scale-up, international, dynamic, and fast-growing environment

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

If your application fits this specific position’s needs, our skilled Talent team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call. Get one step closer to achieving your goals – apply today! 

Our Talent team will guide you through every step of the interview process - from preparation to completion. They're here to support you! 

Our recruitment process is designed to assess your competencies through a series of personalized interviews with internal stakeholders relevant to the role. 

Interviews will be conducted virtually via video or on-site with face-to-face meetings.

LIFE AT IVALUA

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week)
• We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology
• Sustainable Growth, Privately Held
• A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years
• Snacks and weekly lunches in the office
• Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity
• Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program
• Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work. Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued
• Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities,
• Comparably recognized Ivalua for the following (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua) :

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United by our values we embrace diversity and equity in the broadest possible sense to create an inclusive workplace. To help our customers make supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on a global team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. We believe in equal opportunity and in diversity as a driver of innovation that cultivates a spirit of inclusiveness, creates a productive and fun place to work, and provides fulfilling career opportunities for all Ivaluans. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ivalua/about/

 

One of Ivalua’s core values is to Care & Grow People. We take matters like pay equity very seriously and strive to reward our employees appropriately and fairly for their talents. The salary range for this position is based upon careful and continual market compensation research. In addition to location, salary may also vary based upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Title: Sr Security Analyst

Base range minimum: $115,000

Base range maximum: $175,000

*Additional compensation / rewards: In addition to the base salary information above, Ivalua offers an uncapped commission plan as part of the competitive compensation package. Other compensation factors may also be considered. Ivalua also offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with company match), and much more.

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