A Bit About Us:
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media.
Our mission is to champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties - from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.
We are the trusted partner to over 500 sports organisations globally, capturing the highest quality data for many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, English Premier League, Serie A, FIBA and the NCAA.
From enabling leagues to take control of their official data, to creating immersive fan experiences for sports, betting and media organisations, we are driven to the deliver the difference for our partners.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented Cyber SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The role will be the point of contact for out of UK hours operational security support.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security alerts and incidents using a variety of security tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon, Splunk, Netskope, AWS Security Hub, M365 Compliance and Purview, Darktrace Antigena, Azure Active Directory, Jira, Slack and Confluence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and incidents using various security tools and platforms.
- Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively.
- Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain security playbooks for incident response and standard operating procedures for security operations tasks.
- Create and optimise security use cases and alerts to enhance detection capabilities.
- Develop and maintain security dashboards to provide visibility into security posture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Generate comprehensive reports on security incidents, findings, and recommendations.
- Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
Requirements (Must Have):
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Proven experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
- Strong understanding of incident investigation methodologies and procedures.
- Experience in creating and maintaining security playbooks, use cases, and alerts.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable alignment to our company values - One Team, Be Brave and Embrace Change:
- Communicates (in English) effectively and with high proficiency.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in cross-functional teams (IT, Eng, Business units).
Able to lead collaborative initiatives within the security team.
- Proactive in identifying problems / opportunities for improvement
Brings new ideas to the table and shares their opinion.
- Proactively drives continuous improvement for their area, constantly seeking to do better.
Positively promotes security in their daily interactions with others in the business.
Actively contributes to an inclusive culture.
- Continuously seeks to improve and take the positive from difficult situations / setbacks.
Stays informed about industry trends &threats and applies this knowledge in their role.
We Offer:
As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.
Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law)
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