Security Analyst – Security Operations Center

Job Description

Company: MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company

Location: US

Security Analyst – Security Operations Center (SOC)

Within the Security Operations Center (SOC), the Security Analyst is responsible for protecting the organization’s information assets by monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and security events. The role contributes to the implementation of security governance, the operation of security technologies, and the continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture while collaborating with IT teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring timely detection, containment, and remediation of security threats.
• Manage, administer, and optimize security technologies, including SIEM, log management, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, NAC, and other security solutions.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security audits, and continuous security testing to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring use cases, alerts, dashboards, reports, and anomaly detection capabilities.
• Contribute to the secure design and implementation of IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments by applying security best practices.
• Support security governance by enforcing policies, maintaining documentation, and promoting security awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure effective integration of security controls and support incident response activities.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, technologies, and industry best practices while contributing to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and capabilities.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT Security or a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security technologies (SIEM, Firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, NAC, HIDS, log management).
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, secure communications, and cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Experience with vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and digital forensics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize activities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, shift-based operational environment.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP) are considered a plus.
• Availability to work on shifts and on-site, H24, 7/7.

Compensation

In compliance with the applicable pay transparency legislation, the following information is provided regarding the initial compensation foreseen for the position.

Employment Category: White-collar employee

Gross Annual Salary (RAL): between €26.843,44 and € 33.058,74 gross per year, paid over 13 monthly installments.

The position within the salary range and the corresponding job classification level (C2, C3, B1 or B2 under the applicable CCNL) will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical competencies, and the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned to the role.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including new Learning opportunities, a comprehensive Welfare System, Life and Health Insurance, Modern Workstation and Discounts within the MSC group.

Moreover, MSC Technology Italy fosters a culture of innovation and wellbeing by simultaneously pursuing various initiatives. These include Meetups, Technical and General Events such as Gaming Tournaments, Company Charity Initiatives and a Sustainability program designed to benefit all employees.

EEO Statement

Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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