Kora
Financial Services
SecurityOperationsCenter,(SOC)Analyst
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“Security Operations Center, (SOC) Analyst at Kora. Skills: Monitoring security events and alerts, Analyzing logs and alerts, Incident response, Threat hunting, Vulnerability management. Monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Monitoring security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security tools”
Industry & Context.
analytical and investigative mindset; Critical thinking skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–4 years of experience in a SOC, cybersecurity, or IT security role, Bachelor’s degree certificate, Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (e.g. , Splunk, QRadar), EDR (e.g. , CrowdStrike, Defender), and firewalls, Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors, Familiarity with incident response processes and frameworks, Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or ISO 27001
Nice to Have
Scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
What You'll Do.
and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents
Monitoring security events and alerts from SIEM
and cloud security tools
Analyzing logs and alerts to identify potential security incidents or anomalies
Performing initial triage to determine severity
Escalating validated incidents based on defined procedures
Investigating and responding to security incidents (e. g.
Containing and remediating threats in collaboration with IT
Engineering and security teams
Documenting incidents
Supporting post-incident reviews and root cause analysis
Leveraging threat intelligence feeds to identify emerging threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Conducting proactive threat hunting activities to detect hidden threats
Updating detection rules and use cases based on the evolving threat landscape
Supporting vulnerability management activities (scan review
remediation tracking)
Assisting in patch validation and security control effectiveness testing
Collaborating with engineering teams to improve security controls and detection capabilities
Maintaining accurate incident logs and case management records
Preparing daily/weekly SOC reports and dashboards
Developing and updating incident response playbooks and runbooks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Contain and remediate threats in collaboration with IT, Engineering and security teams; Collaborate with engineering teams to improve security controls and detection capabilities; Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
Communication Scope
Good communication & interpersonal skills; Effective communication and incident documentation skills
Full Job Description
### **Company** Kora is a global fiat and stablecoin payment infrastructure - the rails that financial institutions, fintechs, and enterprises use to move money across borders reliably and at scale. We operate across multiple markets globally. We are not a payments app. We are not a wallet. We are the layer underneath: the settlement infrastructure, the compliance engine, the connectivity that makes cross-border payments work for the companies that build on top of us. Our vision, which is at the core of what we do every day, is to create a world void of digital financial barriers. We are committed to delivering reliable, secure, and easy-to-use digital financial solutions to every single customer with a guarantee that it is improving their lives. To achieve this mission, we need people like you. Yes, you! We strongly believe in our ability to find Water in the Desert and pick the Sands in the Ocean. We value positive energy and clear communication, and are committed to building an inclusive environment for people from every background. ### **About The Role** As a SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents within the organization. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the organization’s security posture by leveraging security tools, threat intelligence, and established processes to identify and mitigate risks in real time. ### Here are a couple of things you'll be doing: * Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security tools * Analyze logs and alerts to identify potential security incidents or anomalies * Perform initial triage to determine severity, impact, and scope of threats * Escalate validated incidents based on defined procedures * Investigate and respond to security incidents (e.g., phishing, malware, unauthorized access) * Contain and remediate threats in collaboration with IT, Engineering and security teams * Document incidents
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