IQ-EQ
Investor Services
SeniorPurpleTeamAnalyst
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“Senior Purple Team Analyst at IQ-EQ. Skills: Offensive security, Defensive security, Digital forensics, Penetration testing. Execute offensive security activities. Support offensive security activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen global security posture
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–8+ years hands-on experience, Deep understanding of adversary tactics, Technical expertise across SIEM/XDR platforms, MITRE ATT&CK-based control validation, Offensive tooling, Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), Digital forensics, Cloud security, Communicate clearly and effectively, Produce high-quality documentation, Apply analytical and problem-solving skills, Collaborate across Red, Blue, and IT teams, Maintain a security-first mindset, High integrity, Explain penetration testing work personally executed
Nice to Have
Sentinel preferred, Azure strongly preferred, Recognized certifications (OSCP/OSCE/OSEP, GIAC, Microsoft Security, CREST), Hold recognized certifications
What You'll Do.
Execute offensive security activities
Support offensive security activities
Perform red team operations
Perform adversary emulation
Perform targeted penetration testing
Develop offensive tooling
Maintain offensive tooling
Identify security vulnerabilities
Exploit security vulnerabilities
Document security vulnerabilities
Coordinate forensic investigations
Lead forensic investigations
Conduct in-depth analysis
Build detailed forensic timelines
Reconstruct attacker activity
Interpret forensic evidence
Identify lateral movement
Identify privilege escalation
Identify persistence techniques
Produce defensible reports
Collaborate with Red teams
Collaborate with Blue teams
Collaborate with IT teams
Enhance incident response readiness
Contribute to tabletop exercises
Contribute to threat scenarios
Promote security-first behaviours
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Red, Blue, and IT teams
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Clear reporting
Full Job Description
ABOUT IQ-EQ We’re a leading investor services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, and regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology, including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. We’re driven by our group purpose, to power people and possibilities. The Purple Team Analyst is a key member of the Group Information Security function. This role operates directly under the Group Information Security Senior Manager and works at the intersection of offensive and defensive security. The analyst is responsible for coordinating and executing hands-on red teaming, penetration testing, threat-driven security engineering, and validating defensive controls against real-world adversary techniques. The role requires strong expertise in Windows forensic analysis , including the ability to conduct full forensic acquisitions and investigations. The Purple Team Analyst must be able to build complete forensic timelines, interpret artefacts, and leverage offensive security knowledge to identify attacker behaviours, uncover persistence mechanisms, and reconstruct intrusion paths. This is a high-impact, hands-on role suited to a practitioner who thrives operating at the intersection of attack and defence, someone who thinks like an adversary, investigates like a forensic examiner, and communicates findings with the clarity of a trusted advisor. Key Responsibilit
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