IT Security Analyst (IT drošības analītiķis) | SEB Rīga

SEB is a leading financial services group and one of the largest IT employers in the Nordics and Baltics. As the banking industry evolves rapidly, we take pride in our reputation for being entrepreneurial and innovative in navigating these changes. Our talented tech team works tirelessly to future-proof SEB’s digital infrastructure and customer-facing products, making a significant impact on both our customers and colleagues. Does this sound like the right fit for you?
We are looking for IT Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team and play a crucial role in protecting our bank’s assets and data. If you have a strong technical background in cybersecurity, a proactive mindset, and experience in threat hunting and incident response, we want to hear from you! 
You can find here our job advertisement in Latvian here/Ar sludinājumu latviešu valodā var iepazīties šeit: https://jobs.eu.lever.co/seb/3e51d7ea-72a5-40e3-b668-ea17b296dd73

Your role:

• Engage in real-time security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response to detect and mitigate security threats
• Conduct and lead investigations of security events generated by detection mechanisms such as EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, AV, etc. 
• Conduct threat and security analysis to identify risks and opportunities for improving security controls
• Develop and implement new security use cases and detection capabilities in collaboration with security engineers
• Utilize Kusto Query Language (KQL) for advanced data analysis and security investigations
• Develop and test cyber incident response playbooks to ensure effective handling of security incidents
• Stay informed on the latest cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and industry best practices

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in an IT Security Analyst role or equivalent cybersecurity position. 
• Strong understanding of computer networking infrastructure and network protocols. 
• Solid knowledge of network and application security threats, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies. 
• Experience working with security tools, including but not limited to: SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, DLP, Proxy, URL Filtering, AV, UEBA, Firewalls 
• Hands-on experience with various query languages for analyzing security data. 
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in threat detection and response. 
• Willingness to be on-call after business hours as part of the SOC team’s incident response duties. 
• A passion for cybersecurity, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

What we offer?

• Agile and modern ways of working
• A flat hierarchy and openness to share ideas, opinions and points of views
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Innovative company at the forefront of technology
• Challenging, cutting-edge work

Learn more about SEB Bank culture, values and benefits package here: https://www.seb.lv/en/career  We are looking forward to your application by April 10, 2025.  It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.  *Candidate must meet the requirements of Article 34.5 of the Credit Institutions Law **AS “SEB banka” (Reg. No. 40003151743)