Associate Security Analyst

The primary purpose of the Associate Security Analyst role within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) is to safeguard the company's information systems and data by detecting, responding to and investigating security threats. As part of the SecOps function, the Security Analyst works on a shift roster to ensure continuous coverage and vigilance. The role involves performing daily, weekly and ad-hoc security checks as part of process, maintaining situational awareness, and acting as the first line of defence against cyber threats. The Security Analyst collaborates with various teams to enhance security measures, maintain compliance with industry standards, and contribute to the overall security posture of iPipeline.

• Incident Response & Investigation

• Act as a frontline responder, performing initial triage, evidence gathering, and early analysis of security incidents following SOC procedures.
• Manage incidents appropriate to the Associate level-coordinating actions, documenting progress, and communicating updates-while escalating higher-risk events to senior analysts.
• Apply critical thinking to validate alerts, assess impact, and recommend containment steps under supervision.
• Support incident reporting, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to contribute to SOC improvements.

• Core Monitoring & Detection

• Monitor security events and alerts across multiple technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, AV/Anti-malware, IDP) and perform basic queries to analyse potential threats.
• Conduct routine daily, weekly, and ad-hoc security checks to maintain situational awareness and identify anomalies.
• Follow established SOPs, battle cards, and predefined detection playbooks to triage alerts and determine next steps.

• Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Awareness

• Maintain awareness of common security threats, threat actors, and vulnerabilities affecting operating systems, applications, and cloud services (AWS).
• Assist with reviewing vulnerability and misconfiguration results and basic prioritisation of findings

• Tooling & Services Ownership

• Take functional ownership of assigned security tools or services, ensuring they operate correctly and follow established processes.
• Support the continuous maturation of security tooling-fine-tuning detections, validating alerts, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Perform basic configuration checks or data validation within ticketing, asset, or monitoring systems.

Do you have experience in TCP/IP?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Basic Threat Detection: Ability to identify and report common security events.

• Network Fundamentals: Understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, and basic network security concepts.
• Incident Documentation: Ability to maintain accurate records of incidents and actions taken.
• SIEM Tools: Familiarity with security tools for monitoring (e.g., CrowdStrike - Various Modules, Guard Duty, Security Hub).
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Fringe Benefits:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or international equivalent).
• Typically requires 0 - 2 years of experience in security monitoring or IT helpdesk experience.

As a global market leader, iPipeline combines technology, innovation, and expertise to deliver ground-breaking, award-winning software solutions that transform the life insurance, financial services, and protection industries. With one of the industry's largest data sets, we help advisors/advisers and agents to transform paper and manual operations into a secure, seamless digital experience - from proposal to commission- so they can help better secure the financial futures of their clients. At iPipeline, you'll play a major role in helping us to provide best-in-class, transformative solutions. We're passionate, creative, and innovative, and together as a team, we continually strive to advance, accelerate, and expand the reach of our technology. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an environment that embraces diverse backgrounds and fosters inclusion. We're proud that we've been recognized as a repeat winner of various industry awards, demonstrating our excellence and highlighting us as a top workplace in both the US and the UK. We believe that the culture we've built for our nearly 900 employees around the world is exceptional - and we've created a place where our employees love to come to work, every single day. Come join our team! About iPipeline Founded in 1995, iPipeline operates as a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500®, and Fortune 1000® indices. iPipeline is a leading global provider of comprehensive and integrated digital solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries in North America, and life insurance and pensions industries in the UK. We couple one of the most expansive digital and automated platforms with one of the industry's largest data libraries to accelerate, automate, and simplify various applications, processes, and workflows - from quote to commission - with seamless integration. Our vision is to help everyone achieve lasting financial security by delivering innovative solutions that connect, simplify, and transform the industry. iPipeline is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, and/or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.