Information Security Analyst II

As part of the Global Security Operations team at Tower Research Capital, you will play a crucial role in continually enhancing the security posture and services by monitoring, identifying, and addressing security gaps and countermeasures. Your responsibilities will include: - Monitoring alerts for potential security incidents and information requests through various channels and tools. - Performing basic triage of potential security incidents, determining nature, priority, and eliminating false positives. - Investigating and validating alerts to identify scope, impact, and root cause using available telemetry and threat intelligence. - Escalating confirmed incidents with comprehensive evidence and recommending containment/remediation actions. - Collaborating with stakeholders and third-party security service providers to triage alerts and incidents. - Analyzing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data to identify security issues for remediation. - Writing detection content, correlation rules, and queries in SIEM platforms to enhance threat detection capabilities. - Contributing to incident response playbooks, runbooks, and process enhancements. - Participating in threat hunting activities, adversary emulation exercises, and purple teaming efforts. - Maintaining detailed documentation of investigations, incidents, and actions in ticketing systems. - Remaining updated on the current threat landscape, attacker tactics (MITRE ATT&CK), and relevant vulnerabilities. - Interfacing with customers/users professionally and positively. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Technology. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or threat detection/incident response role in a mid to large-scale organization. - Proficiency in SIEM, EDR/NDR/XDR, Web proxies, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security technologies. - Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux, Windows, MAC), network protocols, malware behavior, and common attack vectors. - Ability to provide round-the-clock support and work in rotating shifts, including weekends. Soft skills and work traits desired: - Strong analytical, investigative, and troubleshooting skills. - Effective written and verbal communication skills for translating complex security issues into actionable guidance. - Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure. - Passion for security, continuous learning, and operational excellence. As an employee at Tower Research Capital, you will enjoy a stimulating, results-oriented environment where collaboration and respect are valued. The company offers a range of benefits, including generous paid time off, financial wellness tools, hybrid working opportunities, daily meals and snacks, wellness experiences, volunteer opportunities, social events, and continuous learning opportunities. Join a diverse team where performance and enjoyment are equally prioritized, without unnecessary hierarchy or ego. Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.,