Senior SOC Engineer - Remote

Overview

Forter is looking for a Senior SOC Engineer to enhance our security operations and ensure robust protection against sophisticated threats. This role is crucial for maintaining our Security Operations as a high-performing and resilient hub that can quickly adapt to emerging security challenges in the fintech industry. You will take the lead in refining our SOC capabilities by monitoring network traffic, analyzing security incidents, managing security tools, automating processes, and providing expertise to SOC analysts, without having direct management responsibilities.

The Senior SOC Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to build defenses, respond to incidents, and design strategies for robust cybersecurity posture.

In Short

• Shape the Future of Security: Lead initiatives to enhance our SOC capabilities, using cutting-edge technologies and automation tools to protect against advanced threats in real-time.
• Make an Outsized Impact: Your work will directly influence Forter’s ability to safeguard millions of transactions for major clients like Nordstrom, Priceline, and ASOS, enhancing customer trust and revenue growth.
• Work with a Talented Team: Collaborate with industry-leading experts in cloud security, fraud prevention, and data analytics. Forter is driven by a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Access to Leading-Edge Tools: You will have the freedom to experiment with the latest SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and cloud-native security technologies, empowering you to stay at the forefront of cybersecurity practices.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in SOC or incident response roles, with hands-on experience in threat detection and mitigation.
• Technical Skills: Strong capability in threat detection, incident response, and analysis of complex attack patterns, with a focus on the AWS environment. Skilled in writing SIEM queries, alerts, and dashboards.
• End-to-End Investigations & Network Protocols: Extensive experience with end-to-end investigations, handling security incidents, and deep knowledge of security network protocols, along with familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
• EDR Expertise: Hands-on experience managing EDR tools, including end-to-end operations from deployment and configuration to analysis and response.
• Scripting & Automation: Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, SQL, or Bash to automate SOC workflows.
• Core Skills: Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a security-first approach to translating complex issues into solutions. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting. Continuous learning mindset with an eagerness to stay updated on cybersecurity trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• WiFi / Phone Stipend and Home Office Allowance
• Generous PTO policy
• Half day Fridays