Cybersecurity SOC Analyst

Fiserv

Cybersecurity SOC Analyst focusing on incident response and monitoring at Fiserv. Investigating potential security incidents and contributing to a 24x7 operating model.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeAlpharetta • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $82,000 - $141,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and security monitoring, with the ability to analyze and investigate security alerts across various log sources. Exhibits strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively prioritize tasks and collaborate within a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

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Cybersecurity OperationsIncident ResponseSecurity MonitoringSIEM/SOAR AnalysisNetwork Protocols

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Hard Skills

Security Alert TriageData AnalysisIncident Response ProcessesThreat IndicatorsLog Source InvestigationOperating Systems KnowledgeNetwork ProtocolsCyber Security Attack TechniquesCase Management DocumentationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedCollaborativeProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

EDRFirewallProxyIntrusion Detection/PreventionEmail SecurityMonitoring Platforms

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityIT OperationsEnterprise TechnologySecurity Investigations24x7x365 Operating Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and triage security alerts and events generated by enterprise security tools, escalating validated or high-risk activity in accordance with established playbooks and service level targets.
Perform initial investigation of suspicious activity across endpoint, network, identity, email, cloud, application, and system log sources.
Analyze and investigate data in the SIEM/SOAR that originated from EDR, firewall, proxy, intrusion detection/prevention, email security, and other monitoring platforms to determine severity, impact, and required response actions.
Document investigations, findings, actions taken, and escalation details in the case management system with clear, complete, and timely notes.
Follow shift handoff procedures and communicate open issues, emerging threats, and significant events to team members and incident handlers.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring false positives, process gaps, and opportunities to improve alert quality, runbooks, and analyst efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, security monitoring, IT operations, networking, or a related enterprise technology environment.
Ability to support a 24x7x365 operating model, including day, evening, weekend, or holiday shifts as assigned.
Foundational knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, enterprise architecture, and common log sources used in security investigations.
Basic understanding of incident response processes, alert triage, threat indicators, and cyber security attack techniques.
Ability to prioritize work, follow documented procedures, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced, high-impact operational environment.
Strong critical thinking skills, strong puzzle-solving ability and an investigative mindset to analyze complex activity, connect related indicators, and identify potential security incidents.
Bachelor’s degree in cyber security, information technology, computer science, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel Approximately 10% travel off-site or to other office locations is expected.