Job Description

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Aviva is looking for a Senior Security Analyst who will play a key role in leading advanced cyber threat monitoring, deep‑dive investigations, and response activities across Aviva Group globally. You won’t just be reviewing alerts - you’ll be handling the most complex incidents end‑to‑end, mentoring other analysts, coordinating shift activities, and directly shaping how we detect, contain, and eradicate threats across the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high‑performance SOC that protects a single global organisation where quality, stability, and reducing risk are top priorities. You’ll collaborate with leading technology providers, external partners, and Aviva cyber teams distributed across different countries.

Why join us?

Ready to take your cyber security career to the next level? Join our high‑octane Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC), where no two days and no two threats are ever the same. We’re looking for a passionate Senior Analyst eager to dive into complex casework, lead investigations, and guide a team defending our organisation 24/7/365, operating on 12h shifts.

In‑House Power: We run our security internally. As a senior member of the team, your decisions directly influence our defence posture.
Constant Evolution: You’ll face advanced, evolving challenges that keep your skills sharp and your expertise growing daily.
Cyber - A Core Aviva Priority: Cyber security is deeply embedded across the business, and we invest heavily in our people and capabilities.
Career Progression: We love seeing our people grow. You’ll have clear development pathways - whether towards technical specialization or leadership roles.

What will you be doing?

Real‑Time Defence & Investigation Leadership

• Working in our 24/7/365 Global SOC (12h shifts)

• Reviewing, triaging, and performing deep‑dive investigations on complex security alerts

• Categorizing and prioritizing incidents with a strong focus on risk and business impact

Incident Ownership & Advanced Response

• Leading end‑to‑end cyber incident investigations: detection → containment → eradication → recovery

• Performing and recommending remediation actions during high‑severity incidents

• Providing risk‑based decisions under pressure, especially during time‑sensitive incidents

Detection Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Fine‑tuning detection rules and providing expert recommendations

• Identifying gaps, proposing improvements, and contributing to detection‑engineering activities

Shift Coordination & Team Development

• Coordinating operational activities on your shift and ensuring quality of investigations

• Mentoring, coaching, and training Security Analysts in tools, techniques, and best practices

• Ensuring GSOC documentation (SOPs, playbooks, processes) is accurate and up‑to‑date

Project & SME Contributions

• Participating in cybersecurity projects aligned with business needs

• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert for SOC‑related initiatives

• Supporting your Manager with additional operational or strategic tasks

What we’re looking for

• 3-5+ years of hands‑on experience in SOC, Cyber Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or similar

• Strong practical experience with key security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, NIDS, VMS, etc.

• Deep understanding of current threat landscape, adversary tactics, and modern attack techniques

• Proven experience with triage and investigation using EDR tooling

• Excellent analytical skills and strong decision‑making abilities

• Ability to holistically assess risk and recommend the right actions

• Comfort working under time pressure, multitasking, and prioritizing dynamically

• Experience coordinating technical teams is a strong plus

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:

• Contract of employment

• Performance Bonus

• Private medical care (ENEL-MED)

• Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)

• Additional parent privileges:
  - baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
  - shortened working time after parental leave

• Employer-funded group insurance

• Employee Shares Plan

• Extra day off for birthday

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)

• Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service

• Psychological support consultations

• Access to the e-learning platforms

• Internal employee referral program

• Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month

• Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center

• Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers

• Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter

Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply!

Aviva is for everyone!

We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright!

As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.

Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!

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