Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Viva.com, the 1st Tech Bank in Europe for Businesses, revolutionises omnichannel payments acceptance, offers card issuing, loans and deposit accounts. Viva.com is the first to pioneer and holds the top position in the Tap on Any Device technology, enabling payments acceptance on any device or even without a device.

Today Viva.com is leading the transition to All-in-One business solutions, powered by its full suite of financial services. To that end, reflecting its holistic approach to business needs, Viva.com has built a dynamic ecosystem featuring over 450 tech partner-innovators in the software and hardware space. Connecting directly to all local payment schemes, alternative payment methods and payment systems across the continent, further strengthens Viva.com’s value proposition. 

Viva.com envisions to provide businesses a value-driven platform to accelerate the adoption of the latest technology. 

The Team 

The Cybersecurity team is designated with the development and implementation of Viva’s cybersecurity strategy and architecture. Furthermore, the team ensures the improvement of the company’s security posture through a cross functional role with other departments along with the enhancement of the overall cybersecurity capabilities.   

The Role 

As a member of the Cybersecurity team, the successful candidate will be delegated various functions of security operations, including security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and incident response. You will lead and handle cybersecurity incidents, manage and analyze threat intelligence, conduct threat hunting, and perform digital investigations. In addition, you will leverage AI-driven tools for enhanced threat detection, anomaly identification, and predictive analysis to proactively mitigate security risks. During incidents, you will coordinate the actions of other security specialists and stakeholders, while also conducting in-depth security investigations using AI-powered analytics for faster and more accurate incident resolution. Furthermore, it is expected that you collaborate across multiple workstreams in the Technology Group and coordinate different teams during the performance of their duties, while utilizing AI to optimize the detection and response processes.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, and monitoring of security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, applications, and networks;
• Leverage AI-based analytics to detect emerging threats, identify vulnerabilities, and analyze attack patterns, enabling faster and more accurate threat detection and response;
• Integrate machine learning algorithms into the security operations process to optimize threat hunting, automate incident analysis, and enhance decision-making during high-severity incidents;

• Deployment, management, and optimization of cybersecurity solutions focusing on detection and response functions;

• Lead security monitoring, analysis and response to security alerts and incidents escalated by SOC;

• Mitigation and resolution of security incidents involving critical and other support systems;

• Perform security incidents investigation & evidence gathering;

• Develop and maintain security playbooks and incident response plans as well as execute incident response exercises;

• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis, assessment, and management;

• Assess and implement mitigation actions on security testing results;

• Detection, analysis and response to previously unknown threats, unusual activities, hardware and software vulnerabilities;

• Investigation, documentation, and reporting on any security issues as well as emerging trends;

• Daily administrative tasks, reporting and communication with relevant departments in the Technology group. 

At Viva.com, we believe in amplifying human potential through AI. When you join us, you're stepping into a future-forward environment where technology empowers every role, driving smarter, more efficient. 

• University degree in Computer science, Information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related qualification related to the fields of information security and information technology;
• Experience with AI-driven cybersecurity tools, such as machine learning-based threat detection, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics for proactive risk management and incident response;
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced security platforms, including AI-powered SIEM systems, automated incident response tools, and threat intelligence platforms to improve overall security posture;

• Minimum four (4) years of working experience in cybersecurity with responsibilities such as cybersecurity operations, security monitoring & analysis, threat intelligence and incident response;

• Certifications such as CEH, OSCP, etc. will be considered as a plus;

• Knowledge and experience in cybersecurity solutions such as SIEM, EDR, DLP and digital forensic tools Scripting and programming skills;
• Excellent understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response;

• Excellent knowledge of Azure environment.

Other skills :

• Excellent oral and written skills in English;

• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

💸 Competitive compensation package;

🎯Annual bonus based on your performance and targets’ achievement;

🏥 Private health insurance for you and your family;

💻 Top of the Line tools and equipment;

🏃🏽‍♂️ Employee Wellness Program like Daily group sessions led by professional coaches;  

📚 Career development and regular feedback to develop your skills.