Senior Information Security Analyst

Company Description

• IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.

Job Description

Outline of responsibilities

We are hiring a Senior Information Security Analyst to work in our growing IT Security team. You will 
monitor our digital environment for security issues, respond to security requests, install and operate 
security software, and document any security issues or breaches you find. To do well in this role you 
should have a bachelor's degree in computer science and / or experience in the information security 
field.

The Group Senior Information Security Analyst should develop and operate the activities below:

Threat Monitoring & Detection

• Proactively monitor security alerts using SIEM as part of our SOC, EDR, NIDS/NIPS, and other 
  detection tools.
• Analyze logs and events to identif suspicious or malicious activities.

Incident Response & Investigation
• Investigate security incidents, assess their impact, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring rapid containment and mitigation.
• Perform root cause analysis to prevent future incidents.

Security Operations & Risk Management
• Maintain and optimize security monitoring tools and processes.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies, procedures, and 
  standards.
• Assist in vulnerability management by identifying, assessing, and remediating security gaps.
• Support security awareness initiatives by educating employees on cybersecurity best practices.

User Support
• Provide guidance and support to users on security tools and processes, ensuring they are used 
  correctly and efficiently.
• Respond to security request on ticketing solutions

As Senior Information Security Analyst, you can take initiative and work autonomously. You have a good 
understanding of the current Security posture, and you can take decisions in your area of responsibility.
You provide support to Blue Team Leads/IT Security Managers and participate actively in key projects.

Qualifications

GISA Education/Training/Qualifications/Profile 

Technical Skills
• Strong experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar).
• Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and cloud security 
   solutions.
• Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) for automation and log analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, particularly Azure Security solutions.

Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to security incidents.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex security issues to nontechnical
  stakeholders.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to security challenges.
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.

Experience & Certifications
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, or security engineering.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, Azure Security certifications (SC-200)