ION A Platform - Information Security Analyst

About Us: 

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

· Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

· Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

· We are changing the way global capital markets work. Our machine and human-driven analysis bring together an unmatched range of editorial and data to help you drive better decisions.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 11,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe. Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Security Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of our information systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor security alerts and incidents and respond promptly to potential threats.
• Conduct threat hunting, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Analyse security breaches to determine root cause and implement corrective actions. Assist and/or lead efforts to isolate, contain, respond to, and recover from security incidents.
• Identify, review, prioritize, plan, coordinate, and follow-up on the remediation of vulnerabilities
• Manage security alerts raised by the Group-Wide CSIRT team, security tools, technologies, and services (e.g. endpoint security, network security, IDR, DLP, SIEM, etc.)
• Configure and maintain security technologies such as SIEM & endpoint security, intrusion detection/prevention systems, etc. This may also include scripting, automation, and orchestration across various platforms.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Review systems, configurations, and report on, compliance with ION standards, client requirements, audit controls, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Respond to information security-related inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams and other functions, to ensure security measures are integrated into all aspects of Product delivery and the organization.
• Provide training and best practice security recommendations to Engineering and other teams within ION.
• Stay up to date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats.
• Prepare and present reports on security incidents and mitigation efforts to management

Required Skills, Experience and Education :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology with a specialization in Information security.
• 3+Yrs Proven experience as a Security Analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, systems, and methodologies.
• Fundamental programming/scripting capabilities (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.