Senior Info Security Analyst
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Recife, Brazil
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar information security role with a strong focus on incident detection and response.
- Deep expertise in IT networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.), web applications, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and cloud environments.
- Proven experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel) including advanced query languages, correlation rule creation, and dashboard development.
- Expert-level understanding of common attack vectors, attack methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Demonstrated experience in leading security incident investigations, including analysis of logs, network traffic, endpoints, and other security telemetry.
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation, data analysis, and tool development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment, managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Advanced experience with cloud security principles and technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with forensic tools and techniques.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Prior experience in a leadership or mentorship role within a security team.
- Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing concepts.
Full description
About Liferay
Liferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,000+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay’s all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.
But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. This commitment extends beyond our product; Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!
**About You and this RoleAs Senior SOC Analyst, you are instrumental in safeguarding our organization's digital assets through your leadership in advanced threat detection, incident response, and security posture enhancement initiatives. This role requires you to leverage your deep technical expertise to mentor junior analysts, drive process improvements, and contribute strategically to our evolving security landscape.
Key Responsabilities**
- Proactively analyze, investigate, and respond to complex security alerts, sophisticated threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) to identify, contain, and remediate security incidents and breaches with minimal supervision.
- Use AI to automate incident response, investigation and threat hunting activities
- Act as a lead investigator and primary escalation point within the team during critical security incidents, coordinating response efforts, and driving effective resolution.
- Take ownership of Liferay security systems, continuously optimizing their configuration, tuning detection rules, and developing new use cases to enhance threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities. This includes leveraging advanced features and integrating with other security tools.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend cutting-edge security technologies, tools, and methodologies. Propose and implement strategic improvements to our information security controls, architecture, and overall security posture.
- Provide expert mentorship, guidance, and training to junior and mid-level SOC analysts, fostering their professional growth and enhancing the overall capabilities of the team. Develop and deliver internal security awareness and technical training sessions.