HSBCJP00054600 (Cybersecurity) Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC)

📍 Kraków | Banking sector | Hybrid work

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) in Kraków. In this role, you will be at the frontline of cyber defense – monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats that could impact global banking operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference in cybersecurity, this opportunity is for you.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Monitor global IT and information infrastructure for new attacks and log events into appropriate systems

• Triage potentially malicious events and assess their severity and impact

• Respond to alerts from monitoring and detection systems within defined SLAs

• Support cybersecurity incidents from detection through eradication, ensuring lessons learned are implemented

• Analyze network traffic using a variety of security tools

• Continuously improve detection and monitoring capabilities by fine-tuning alerting rules and contributing to playbook enhancements

✅ Key Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a SOC environment with proven track record

• Excellent investigative skills, curiosity, and ability to think like an attacker

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Knowledge and hands-on experience with:

  • SIEM tools

  • IDS/IPS, HIPS, advanced anti-malware solutions, firewalls, proxies, MSS

  • Network protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, IPSEC, HTTP, etc.)

  • Network monitoring devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, web proxies, email filters)

  • Operating systems: Windows, Linux, UNIX

  • Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

• Experience with common log management suites

• Functional knowledge of scripting/programming to build custom tooling or automation

• Formal education (degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field) OR equivalent work experience

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

🌟 Nice to Have

• Experience with incident response and forensic investigation tools (EnCase, FTK, Sleuthkit, Kali Linux, IDA Pro)

• Industry-recognized certifications (CEH, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, EnCE, etc.)

Why apply for an Antal job offer?

When your application is successful, you will be supported by a dedicated Consultant who will stay in regular contact with you (via email or phone), help you prepare for interviews with your future employer, and ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.

About Antal

Antal is a leading recruitment and HR advisory company, present in Poland since 1996 and later expanded to the Czech Republic and Hungary. Across the CEE region, we employ around 150 professionals who deliver a full range of services – from specialist and executive recruitment, employee outsourcing and HR consulting, to employer branding and market research.

Our division-based structure combines deep industry expertise with functional specialisation, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for companies in every sector. We act as a trusted partner for both employers and candidates, sharing our knowledge and guiding them through every stage of the talent journey. We connect exceptional people with the right opportunities and help organisations build successful teams.

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