Malvertising Analyst

Summary

Join Confiant's Security Detections Team as a Malvertising Detections Analyst based in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or Oceania. This crucial role involves monitoring and responding to security incidents outside of standard business hours, analyzing threats, and enhancing malvertising detection capabilities. You will be a key player in safeguarding clients' digital environments. The position requires constant learning, collaboration, and adaptability. Confiant values a dynamic work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. The role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of web security, or malvertising
• Practical or theoretical understanding of cybersecurity concepts
• Familiarity with Ad Operations or SOC performance metrics
• Experience in JavaScript
• Currently residing in APAC (specifically East Asia, Southeast Asia or Oceania)
• English Fluency
• 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

• Familiarity with the AdTech and digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, and publishers
• Experience with high-level scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Go etc
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, (ISC)²)
• Experience with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques for gathering threat intelligence
• Data analysis skills, especially in merging and analyzing data across different data sets
• 3+ years of experience in Ad Operations or in a SOC/ a similar cybersecurity role

Benefits

Fully remote company