Associate Information Security Analyst

Job description

Summary of This Role L1- Analyst R eady to take your career g lobal ? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Security Analyst to join our ever-evolving Global Security Operations team and help shape the future of Global Payments. What you’ll own Gains and maintains knowledge of how to monitor complex systems and response to known and emerging threats against the Global Payments network via intrusion detection software Assists in detailed, comprehensive investigation of security issues by reviewing security log data, interpreting data in support of security event management process from various data feeds and triages on a wide variety of security events.

Under close supervision performs incident handling process by gaining knowledge in implementation of containment, protection and remediation activities. Under close supervision designs and configures security systems, including proxy, remote access, mail gateway, intrusion prevention, wireless networking, data leak prevention, security information and event management and web application firewalls. Follow documented investigation playbooks, Runbooks and standard operating procedures.

Learn and follow security protocols to safeguard sensitive financial information. Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats, trends, and vulnerabilities relevant to the fintech industry. Identify false positives and escalate genuine security incidents to senior analysts.

What you’ll bring Relevant Experience or Degree in: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Info Security, or related field. Or relevant work experience in a related field. Relevant cybersecurity certifications are an added advantage. Strong interest in cybersecurity, with a focus on Security Operations Centers (SOC) and incident response, malware analysis , SIEM etc.

Core Cybersecurity Concepts

Understanding of common attack vectors (e.g., malware, phishing, brute force) and the cyber kill chain. Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection. Good knowledge of security best practices and protocols (e.g., encryption, authentication, etc.

It’s a bonus if you have SIEM Exposure

Academic or basic professional experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Qradar Etc ).

Certifications

Entry-level certs like CompTIA Security +,, CEH, ISC2 CC, Cisco CyberOps Associate, or GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) etc.

Home Labs

Hands-on experience building home labs, participating in CTFs (Catch the Flag), bug Bounty, Hack The Box/ TryHackMe challenges. About the team Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry , who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched . Come and be part of an ever - evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders .

What makes a Globalpayer ? Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions , a nd it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer . Apply now to take your career global .