Senior Security Analyst (Global SOC)

Senior Security Analyst

Aviva seeks a Senior Security Analyst to lead advanced cyber threat monitoring, deep-dive investigations, and response activities across the Aviva Group globally. You will handle the most complex incidents end-to-end, mentor other analysts, coordinate shift activities, and shape how we detect, contain, and eradicate threats across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Real‑Time Defence & Investigation Leadership
  • Work in our 24/7/365 Global SOC on 12-hour shifts.
  • Review, triage, and perform deep‑dive investigations on complex security alerts.
  • Categorize and prioritize incidents with a strong focus on risk and business impact.
  • Lead end‑to‑end cyber incident investigations: detection to containment to eradication to recovery.
  • Perform and recommend remediation actions during high‑severity incidents.
  • Provide risk‑based decisions under pressure, especially during time‑sensitive incidents.
• Detection Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Fine‑tune detection rules and provide expert recommendations.
  • Identify gaps, propose improvements, and contribute to detection‑engineering activities.
• Shift Coordination & Team Development
  • Coordinate operational activities on your shift and ensure quality of investigations.
  • Mentor, coach, and train security analysts in tools, techniques, and best practices.
  • Ensure GSOC documentation (SOPs, playbooks, processes) is accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Project & SME Contributions
  • Participate in cybersecurity projects aligned with business needs.
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert for SOC‑related initiatives.
  • Support your manager with additional operational or strategic tasks.

Qualifications

• 3‑5+ years of hands‑on experience in SOC, cyber incident response, threat hunting, or similar.
• Strong practical experience with key security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, NIDS, VMS, etc.
• Deep understanding of current threat landscape, adversary tactics, and modern attack techniques.
• Proven experience with triage and investigation using EDR tooling.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to holistically assess risk and recommend the right actions.
• Comfort working under time pressure, multitasking, and prioritizing dynamically.
• Experience coordinating technical teams is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Contract of employment
• Performance bonus
• Private medical care (ENEL‑MED)
• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
• Additional parent privileges
  • Baby leave: six weeks leave for the second parent
  • Shortened working time after parental leave
• Employer‑funded group insurance
• Employee shares plan
• Extra day off for birthday
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even five days more in a year)
• Wellbeing leave: additional two weeks paid leave after ten years of service
• Psychological support consultations
• Access to e‑learning platforms
• Internal employee referral program
• Hybrid working model from Poland with occasional days in a Warsaw office per month
• Attractive office location in Warsaw – Gdański Business Center
• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities – work without barriers
• Work environment that promotes diversity – Diversity Charter

Equal Opportunity

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status, or attached photos to their CV. We encourage all individuals, regardless of gender, to apply.