Security Support Analyst at SD Worx

, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SIEM, EDR, NDR, XDR, CyberArk, Powershell, Active Directory, Entra ID, Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Forensics, Vulnerability Management, Firewall, WAF, Cryptographic Device Management, Privileged Access Management

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life and turn HR into a value source for our clients and their people. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from salary payment to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us? About the role: As Security Support Analyst, you are working in the core of our Security Operations team responsible to perform analysis on various technical cybersecurity issues and to continuously improve and maintain our cyber defences. Additionally, you will develop and maintain expertise in a wide variety of technology and security platforms supporting our multitude of datacenters, clouds and workplace environments servicing SD Worx in over 26 countries. Which tasks can you expect? Develop and maintain expertise in a wide variety of technology platforms and threat vectors by ensuring daily monitoring and analysis of security logs for security components. Optimize alerting & triage based on a wide variety of sources. Work with SIEM/EDR/NDR/XDR tooling. Provide expert cybersecurity support to SD Worx internal users and contracted personnel in the areas of security controls, configuration management, certificate & cryptographic device management, privileged access management (CyberArk) etc. Perform technical analysis on a wide range of cybersecurity issues, with a focus on network activity, host activity, and data. Assess cyber indicators/observables for technical relevance, accuracy, and potential value/risk/reliability in monitoring systems. Recommend detection and prevention/mitigation signatures and actions as part of a layered defensive strategy leveraging multiple capabilities and data types. Execute & improve standard operating procedures & SOC playbooks, perform incidence response and assist in computer forensics activities. Capture lessons learned to avoid recurrence & advise other teams on security best practices and vulnerability mitigation. Participation in an on-call rotation including nights/weekends. What do you have to offer? Technical Competencies: An IT related bachelor’s degree Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in IT Security or IT administration Fundamental understanding of Active Directory / Entra ID administration, IP networks and security tooling such as EDR, NDR, password management Powershell scripting experience is a plus Microsoft (or equivalent) certificates are a plus. Security related certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CySA, or CEH are a plus Desired Experience in Cybersecurity: You are familiar with the foundations of security operation concepts and practices, and you are curious to learn more in this fast-changing field. Any security certificate is a plus, ideally the candidate brings more extended knowledge in at least one field related to Cyber Security (e.g. privileged access management or certificate automation tooling). Firewall / WAF knowledge is a plus. Exposure with security tools and technologies (not limited to: EDR, XDR, proxy, encryption, vulnerability management, etc.). Personal Competencies: Demonstrates unwavering integrity and consistently adheres to strong ethical and moral principles. You have troubleshooting capabilities, problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Fast learner that is not afraid to continuously learn new skills and adapt to a fast-changing environment You are a strong team player who works closely with IT infrastructure administrators and engineers managing SD Worx workstations, servers, and related systems to continuously strengthening the security posture of IT-assets security across the organization. You demonstrate strong adaptability to an evolving IT landscape, learn rapidly, and consistently deliver results in high-pressure environments. You execute tasks with an orderly, methodical and logical approach. You have exposure to agile way of working. Proficient in English language What do we have to offer? Leaves: the types of leave granted from day 1 (annual leave, study leave, maternity/paternity leave, wedding leave, compassionate leave). Eligible for seniority leave after 3 years Insurance benefits: Medical insurance fully paid by SD Worx for you and two dependents (children up to 18 years old). Option to upgrade available. You are also eligible to enroll your parents in your medical insurance at a subsidized rate Monthly fixed transport allowance No deduction for using the company’s transport after work Eligible for a mobile voucher, redeemable at one of four suppliers, renewable every 3 years Fixed internet allowance for home use Career break option Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only) Yearly performance review with remuneration review Yearly company bonus Car loan: subsidized interest facility Referral program Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx! Please be informed that upon successful completion of the interview process, you will be required to submit a recent Certificate of Character, and you will undergo a background check as part of our standard legal procedures. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.

Responsibilities

Perform technical analysis on cybersecurity issues and maintain cyber defenses across various datacenters, clouds, and workplace environments. Monitor security logs, optimize alerting, and execute SOC playbooks to mitigate threats and improve security posture.