Security Monitoring and Response Analyst II Job Listing at Mastercard in O'Fallon, MO (Job ID R-258663)

Description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Security Monitoring and Response Analyst II Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Overview
The Security Operations team is looking for a SOC Security Monitoring and Response Analyst to sit on the front-line of cybersecurity defense operations. The ideal candidate is passionate about information security and technology, highly motivated, analytical and team player. The role requires strong understanding of cutting edge technology and/or information security principles, analytical thinking, prioritization and team-first mentality.
Role
In this highly visible position, you will:
• Respond to advanced cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Support the incident reponse process, including debriefs to leadership, Fusion Center and peer teams.
• Apply root cause analysis and lessons learned to improve security posture and processes.
• Respond to end user queries, security alerts, solutions that meet security monitoring and response standards.
• Facilitate M&A, and other new environment onboarding into SOC processes.
• Mentour junior analysts.
• Improve cybersecurity technologies and processes in support of the Security Operations Center and Corporate Security department charters.

All About You
Essential requirements of candidates:
• Three to five years of experience in Security Operations or related fields, preferably within a Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Strong working knowledge of security or experience with information technology (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Web Proxy, Antivirus, Security Information and Event Management SIEMs, Endpoint Detection agents, etc.).
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, Mitre ATT&CK, Kill Chain, Vulnerability Management and Networking principles.
• Experience with Windows, Unix Based Operating Systems, and Cloud Security fundementals is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and/or high-pressure situations
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain certification as part of internal skills and readiness program (e.g. CYSA, Security +, CISSP, etc.). Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.

Pay Ranges

O'Fallon, Missouri: $75,000 - $125,000 USD

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