SOC Analyst / Security Operations Specialist - BFSI - 0604 AS #2

SOC Analyst / Security Operations Specialist – BFSI

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

About the Role

We are seeking a Security Operations (SOC) Analyst to monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats impacting enterprise banking and financial systems.

IMPORTANT NOTE – BFSI EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must have experience supporting security operations within Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Capital Markets, Wealth Management, Payments, or FinTech organizations.

Experience protecting sensitive financial data and supporting regulated financial environments is required.

Candidates without BFSI experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events through SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Investigate security incidents and suspicious activities.
• Conduct threat hunting activities.
• Analyze phishing, malware, ransomware, and insider threats.
• Support incident response activities.
• Collaborate with Fraud, AML, Infrastructure, and Risk teams.
• Document incidents and remediation activities.
• Assist with security monitoring improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of SOC, Incident Response, or Security Operations experience.
• Experience within BFSI organizations.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, LogRhythm, or similar SIEM solutions.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence methodologies.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.

Preferred Certifications

• GCIH
• GCIA
• Security+
• CISSP

For more details reach at View email address on navitasp.talentnest.com