Senior SOC Engineer

Job description

***Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!*** Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank. We are actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior SOC Engineer with expertise in cryptocurrency exchange security operations. This pivotal role is instrumental in ensuring the security of our digital assets and customer funds by leading comprehensive security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis activities. Given the unique challenges of operating a cryptocurrency exchange, this position requires deep understanding of blockchain security, digital wallet protection, and financial crime prevention, with particular emphasis on threat intelligence analysis and insider threat detection. ### Key Responsibilities: - **Security Operations Center Management** - Lead security monitoring operations for cryptocurrency exchange infrastructure, trading platforms, and digital wallet systems - Oversee real-time analysis of security events, alerts, and anomalies across blockchain networks, trading engines, and customer-facing applications - Coordinate incident response activities for security breaches, suspicious trading activities, and potential fraud attempts - Manage and optimize SIEM platforms, security orchestration tools, and automated response systems - Develop and maintain security playbooks specific to cryptocurrency exchange operations and digital asset protection - **Insider & Threat Intelligence Analysis** - Monitor dark web marketplaces, criminal forums, and threat actor communications for indicators targeting cryptocurrency businesses - Conduct tactical, operational, and strategic threat assessments specific to digital asset platforms - Develop threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IoCs) relevant to cryptocurrency security - Collaborate with external threat intelligence providers and cryptocurrency security communities - Design and implement comprehensive insider threat detection programs tailored to cryptocurrency exchange environments - Analyze user behavior patterns to identify potential malicious insider activities or account compromises - Conduct investigations into suspicious employee activities, unauthorized access attempts, and data exfiltration - **Incident Response & Forensics** - Lead incident response efforts for security breaches, fund theft attempts, and system compromises - Conduct digital forensics investigations on cryptocurrency-related security incidents - Coordinate with law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and external security firms during major incidents - Develop and maintain incident response procedures specific to cryptocurrency exchange operations - Create post-incident reports and recommendations for security improvements ### Required Qualifications: - **Technical Skills** - **Experience:** Minimum 5+ years in SOC operations, preferably in financial services or cryptocurrency exchanges - **Certifications**: CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GCTI, CEH, or equivalent security certifications required - **SIEM Expertise**: Advanced proficiency with SIEM platforms (Sumo Logic, Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc.) - **Threat Intelligence**: Experience with threat intelligence platforms (MISP, ThreatConnect, Anomali) and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model) - **Programming/Scripting**: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages for automation and analysis - **Cloud Security**: Experience securing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container environments ### Preferred Qualifications: - Additional certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCTI, GCFA, CEH, or cryptocurrency-specific certifications - Experience with insider threat analysis tools and methodologies (Securonix, Exabeam, Splunk UBA, Microsoft Sentinel UEBA) - Background in behavioral analytics, user activity monitoring, and privileged access management