IT Security Specialist - Sentinel and SOC

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLES IS IMPORTANT TO US:

This role focuses on vulnerability management, Microsoft Sentinel administration, SOC investigations, and threat hunting. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to strengthening our security posture and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments using enterprise tools.
• Prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
• Collaborate with system owners to ensure timely resolution and compliance.

Microsoft Sentinel & SOC Operations

• Configure and maintain Microsoft Sentinel for log ingestion, alerting, and automation.
• Develop detection rules and playbooks to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Investigate SOC alerts and escalate incidents as required.

Threat Hunting

• Perform proactive threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
• Leverage threat intelligence and behavioral analytics to identify indicators of compromise.
• Document findings and recommend improvements to detection strategies.

Incident Response

• Lead investigations into security incidents, including malware and unauthorized access.
• Coordinate containment and remediation efforts with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and lessons learned documentation.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Extensive knowledge of vulnerability management frameworks and tools.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL queries.
• Familiarity with SOC processes, SIEM technologies, and incident response.
• Proficiency in threat hunting techniques and threat intelligence platforms.
• Understanding of security standards (CIS Benchmarks, Azure Security Benchmark).
• Preferred
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification.

Other requirement

• Amenable to work on shifting schedules (APAC, EMEA, AMERICA).

BENEFITS:

Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide a good work and life balance: flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace model. Simcorp follows a global hybrid policy, asking employees to work from the office two days each week while allowing remote work on other days.

On top of that, we have IP sprints where you have 3 weeks per quarter you can spend on developing your skills as well as contributing to the company development. There is never just only one route - we practice a personalized approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take.

NEXT STEP:

Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.

For any questions you are welcome to contact Katkat Calimag-Rupera, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at email katkat.rupera@simcorp.com . If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.

We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone’s experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 3,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.

SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.

SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, without regard to race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.

**SimCorp Manila proudly announces that its Manila Delivery Center has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year – Apr25-Apr26 This certification underscores SimCorp's effort to cultivating a workplace that is not only inclusive and collaborative but also committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees

**We are also honored to have been voted as a WealthTech100 company for three consecutive years. The new WealthTech100 list aims to highlight tech innovation leaders in the investment management industry.**

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