Malvertising Analyst

Summary

Join Confiant's Security Detections Team as a Malvertising Detections Analyst and play a critical role in safeguarding our clients' digital environments. This role involves monitoring and responding to security incidents during non-business hours (approximately 6 PM - 3 AM EST), analyzing emerging threats, and enhancing our malvertising detection capabilities. You will work with various Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, conduct incident response activities, and collaborate with your team. The ideal candidate possesses foundational knowledge of web security or malvertising, familiarity with the AdTech ecosystem, and at least 3 years of experience in Ad Operations or a similar cybersecurity role. Weekend coverage is preferred, and candidates in APAC/Oceania time zones are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of web security, or malvertising
• Familiarity with the AdTech and digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, and publishers
• Practical or theoretical understanding of cybersecurity concepts
• Experience in JavaScript
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Ad Operations or in a SOC/ a similar cybersecurity role
• Strong communication skills, especially in written formats (Slack, documentation), to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with limited oversight

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security events and alerts through a variety of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
• Conduct incident response activities, including investigating and documenting findings, mitigating risk and impact, and escalating as necessary
• Perform in a Security Operations Center (SOC)-style role, utilizing critical thinking to solve complex problems, respond under pressure, and make timely decisions that contribute to improving detections
• Collaborate with your immediate team to ensure seamless handoffs for ongoing issues, and continuity in addressing security incidents

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a high level scripting languages such as Python, PHP , Go etc
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, (ISC)²)
• Data analysis skills, especially in merging and analyzing data across different data sets
• Experience with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques for gathering threat intelligence
• Familiarity with Ad Operations or SOC performance metrics

Benefits

Fully remote company