Security Operations Analyst

About The Role

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy delivering client and industry driven solutions through our 5 core specialist Practices; Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, IT Operations, Change & Transformation, and Risk, Regulation & Compliance.

FDM is seeking a Security Operations Analyst located in NYC to support a project in the Financial sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 24 months but may be extended.

This role will be in-person with requirements to be in office 4 days per week:

Thurs: Noon - 9pm - 8 hour day 1 hour lunch

Fri: Noon - 9pm - 8 hour day 1 hour lunch

Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (local) - 1 hour lunch breaks

Sun: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (local) - 1 hour lunch breaks

About You

Senior Security Operations Analyst role - the candidate will join our global security operations and incident response team to monitor and analyze security incidents, respond to threats in real-time, and ensure the integrity of our systems and platforms. This position requires a keen analytical mindset, a strong understanding of security technologies, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SOC Manager across daily activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure Service Level Objectives are achieved.
• Continuously monitor security alerts and incidents using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Create detection use cases in the SIEM, analyze security event data for proactive threat hunting, and conduct research on the latest threats and vulnerabilities to enhance incident response readiness and capabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, performing initial analysis and escalation as necessary.
• Participate in incident response planning and execution, ensuring timely containment and remediation of security breaches.
• Research and analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities to adapt security measures accordingly.
• Document security incidents, identify gaps from incidents and recommend improvements, develop and maintain incident response plans and SOPs.
• Prepare detailed reports for stakeholders on security incidents and trends.
• Work closely with cross functional technical teams to ensure the security of systems and data.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours coverage, which includes responding to security incidents, performing containment and forensic investigations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Deep, hands-on experience with Linux operating systems, covering system administration, security hardening, and incident response.
• Verifiable experience in Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Experience in performing analysis with SIEM technologies such as Splunk and/or Google Chronicle.
• Experience in performing proactive and reactive threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK or similar frameworks.
• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of security appliances/tools such as host-based and network-based IDS/IPS, WAF, EDR, etc.
• Very strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems and cyber security concepts and technologies.
• BS/BA degree in Cyber Security/Computer Science or equivalent combination of related work experience desired.
• Experience with Cloud environments such as AWS/GCP/Azure is a plus.
• Experience in forensic tools and malware analysis is a plus.
• Ability to work across different regions in a process/procedure driven organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

About Us

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35 years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact – 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000 careers launched – and counting

🤝 300 trusted client partners

Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 75 nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.

Additional Considerations

FDM Group, Inc. is registered to operate and hire employees in select states within the US. We will consider employment applications exclusively from candidates who are either residing in one of the following states or willing to relocate to them: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.