Cyber Defense Specialist, Detection and Response
Who We Are:
At Galaxy, we are dedicated to developing products and services that facilitate global investment in economic progress. We firmly believe that advancements in crypto and blockchain technologies will enhance various facets of the worldwide economy. Our ultimate vision is to create a society where the flow of value and ownership mirrors the free exchange of information. Galaxy serves as a leading digital asset and blockchain entity, aiming to assist institutions, startups, and individuals in navigating the crypto economy effectively. With a robust financial backing and a strong reputation in the industry, we offer tailored platform solutions specifically designed for a digital-centric ecosystem, operating across three primary business divisions: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions.
What We Value:
We are a diverse and innovative team of individuals passionate about supporting investors and creators in driving global economic revitalization. We are seeking individuals who flourish in a dynamic culture of achievement and excellence, embracing transparency, constructive feedback, and a mission-oriented mindset. Our collaborative culture defines our working methods and propels us towards our collective goals.
- Demonstrate Excellence
- Foster Selectivity for Effectiveness
- Establish High Alignment with Loose Coupling
- Engage in Transparent Disagreements
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making
- Build Dynamic and Top-performing Teams
Who You Are:
You possess expertise in balancing security requirements with business needs to develop effective solutions. Additionally, you engage closely with Technology, Development, and other business partners to enhance our overall security framework.
What You’ll Do:
- Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect and respond to potential threats against Galaxy Digital
- Monitor diverse security technologies for identifying security risks, ranging from EDR to SIEM solutions
- Investigate unusual activities across the enterprise technology stack
- Lead incident response efforts and regularly update leadership on the status
- Collaborate with various engineering and operations teams to ensure robust monitoring and detection measures
- Stay informed on attack tactics encountered by financial institutions and collaborate with security and tech leadership to implement and fine-tune risk-mitigating controls
- Facilitate the development of standards and best practices to enhance SOC effectiveness
- Implement, manage, and refine existing SOC procedures and controls
- Contribute to the assessment and adoption of new technologies and solutions
What We’re Looking For:
- Preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree or possess equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, including operational security tasks like SIEM monitoring, event response, security analytics, and forensics
- Proficiency in conducting security incident response for various cyber threats such as malware and phishing attacks
- Hands-on experience in crafting and refining complex detection rules and analytics
- Strong background in managing cloud-hosted environments, particularly in AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling effective management of competing priorities
- Comfortable with ambiguity and skilled in fostering clarity and understanding
- Self-driven and capable of excelling as an individual contributor or team member
- Direct and transparent communication style with the ability to present concepts effectively to diverse audiences
- Thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment with a collaborative, adaptable, and agile approach
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute ideas while offering training and skill-sharing
Bonus Points:
- Experience in securing cryptocurrencies or financial trading systems
- Formal certifications in cybersecurity
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary with potential bonus rewards
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy
- Company-paid Holidays and sick leave
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits for employees, partners, and dependents
- 401(k) plan with a 3% company contribution
- Generous Parental Leave benefits
- Access to virtual coaching and counseling services
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Complimentary daily snacks in the office
- Vibrant, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment
- Employee Resource Groups to foster growth and inclusivity
Join us in our mission to reshape the economic landscape and propel innovation forward.
The base salary ranges stated above are determined by candidate qualifications, experience, and local market conditions. Our compensation approach incorporates a competitive base salary, annual bonus opportunities, and equity incentives. At Galaxy, we uphold an inclusive and diverse work environment, offering equal employment opportunities to all candidates without regard to various personal characteristics.
If you require assistance during the application process or interview due to a disability, please contact careers@galaxy.com.
