SOC L2 Analyst .
Ally and Your Career
The Opportunity
At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We’re always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions. To read more about what our tech team does, be sure to visit our tech blog at ally.tech
The SOC L2 Analyst position is a valued member of the Information Protection and Risk Management team. The Analyst is part of the SOC (Security Operations Center) team and works closely with other members of the IPRM program to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to the management of security risks.
This role is responsible for working with other Security Operations Center team members in responding to security events according to established policies and best practices.
At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The Work Itself
- First level response for real time security alerts and events.
- Assist the Incident Response team in handling security events / incidents.
- Perform complex security investigations and root cause analysis.
- Data mining through use of SIEM or other data analytics solutions.
- Perform phishing investigations and response.
- Report generation around security events and metrics.
- Ensure that all security events are properly documented/tracked to meet audit and legal requirements.
- Develop documentation in support of response processes and/or procedures.
- Determine level of event severity and escalate as necessary.
The Skills You Bring
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and capable of working under pressure.
- Ability to interact with personnel at all levels across the organization and to comprehend business imperatives.
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Self-driven and motivated with a strong passion for cybersecurity.
- Awareness of the current threat landscape.
- Understanding or background in code development.
- Good understanding of application logic flow.
- Ability to analyze large data sets to identify trends/anomalies indicative of malicious activity.
- Bachelor's degree in information systems or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of four years information security specific experience.
- Broad understanding of security mitigation solutions at all layers.
- Practical understanding of network protocols and operating systems.
- Azure/AWS security, GCIA, GCIH, or other GIAC certifications preferred.
How We'll Have Your Back
Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:
- Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
- Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
- Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
- Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
- Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
- Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
- To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.