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Nomura · 8 hours ago

Information Security Analyst

Nomura is at the forefront of innovation in technology solutions, enhancing client experiences. They are seeking an experienced Information Security Analyst to monitor, analyze, and respond to security events to protect the organization's information assets.

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Responsibilities

Perform 24/7 monitoring of networks, systems, and security alerts
Execute L2 analysis of security events and incidents
Manage log collection, storage, and retention processes
Conduct analysis and correlation of security data
Handle escalations from L1 analysts
Execute predefined incident response playbooks
Perform threat detection and continuous security monitoring
Create and manage security incident tickets
Conduct first-level incident classification
Manage and triage security alerts
Escalate suspicious activities to L3 analysts when necessary
Perform root cause analysis of security incidents
Implement security improvements based on findings
Create and update security playbooks
Coordinate with cross-functional IT teams
Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
Generate and maintain security metrics reports

Qualification

Security OperationsL2 security analysisSIEM technologiesIncident response proceduresLog analysisThreat detectionSecurity certificationsCompliance frameworksAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in Security Operations or related field
Demonstrated experience in L2 security analysis and incident response
Strong background in log analysis and SIEM technologies
Strong understanding of security tools and SIEM platforms
Experience with log analysis and correlation
Knowledge of common attack vectors and threat detection
Familiarity with incident response procedures
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to work rotating shifts as part of 24/7 coverage
May require on-call availability
Must be able to respond to critical incidents outside normal business hours

Preferred

Security certifications (e.g., Security+, SSCP, CEH)
Experience with common security tools and technologies
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS)

Company

Nomura is an investment banking and securities firm that serve the needs of individuals, institutions, corporate and governments. It is a sub-organization of Nomura Capital Management.

H1B Sponsorship

Nomura has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2001-12-17IPO

Leadership Team

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Nags Sankaranarayanan
CEO - Asia Ex- Japan / Nomura Asia Pacific Holdings, Senior Managing Director
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Jean-Michel Domard
Executive Director
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