Security Monitoring and Response Analyst II

Security Monitoring and Response Analyst II

Respond to cybersecurity events and incidents. Support the incident response process, including debriefs to senior team members, management and peer teams. Apply root‑cause analysis and lessons learned to improve security posture and processes. Respond to end‑user queries, security alerts and solutions that meet security monitoring and response standards. Improve cybersecurity technologies and processes through contributing to tunes and playbook development.

• Experience in Security Operations related fields, preferably within SOC.
• Demonstrable experience within cybersecurity related disciplines (network traffic analysis, malware analysis, DLP, vulnerability management, DFIR, web security, threat intelligence, threat hunting).
• Preferred experience:
  
  Creating queries and alerts in a SIEM (preferably in SPL).
• Experience with response technologies, XDR, EDR, NDR etc.
• Familiarity with indicators of compromise (IoCs), indicators of attack (IoAs), ATT&CK tools, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Understanding of emerging technology security concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills; good communication, articulate ideas precisely and concisely.
• Industry certifications (CISSP, ISACA, GIAC) or willingness to pursue certification.

• All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks come with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
  • Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
  • Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
  • Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Pay Range (O’Fallon, Missouri): $76,000 – $127,000 USD.
• Mastercard benefits for full‑time (and certain part‑time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new‑parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of paid sick and safe time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days pro‑rated based on date of hire;
  
  10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401(k) with best‑in‑class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on‑site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
• Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of paid sick and safe time; jury duty leave; and on‑site fitness facilities in some locations.

Mastercard is a merit‑based, inclusive, equal‑opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role.

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