Cyber Security Analyst – Colombo Stock Exchange

Cyber Security Analyst – Colombo Stock Exchange

Job Overview

Job Title: Analyst – Cyber Security
Company: Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Information Technology / Cyber Security / Capital Markets
Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement date

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Analyst – Cyber Security to strengthen its cybersecurity operations and protect critical capital market infrastructure. This role offers an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals to work in a dynamic environment focused on security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience.

Position Details

Position: Analyst – Cyber Security
Company: Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
Location: Rajagiriya, Colombo District, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Cyber Security / Information Security

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying cyber threats, investigating security incidents, improving security monitoring capabilities, and supporting the organization’s cybersecurity strategy.

Company Overview

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is a licensed Market Institution regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) under the SEC Act No. 19 of 2021. The CSE Group provides capital market infrastructure services to trading participants, listed entities, depository participants, clearing members, and other stakeholders within Sri Lanka’s financial ecosystem.

As one of the country’s leading financial institutions, CSE is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of information security to support the integrity and growth of Sri Lanka’s capital markets.

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CEH, SSCP, or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three years of experience in Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, or Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments.
• Strong technical expertise in SIEM technologies and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience in threat detection, incident investigation, and incident response activities.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated personality with strong accountability and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis and investigation of security incidents escalated by the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Determine incident impact, root causes, and remediation requirements.
• Recommend improvements to SIEM use cases, detection rules, playbooks, and security monitoring effectiveness.
• Perform proactive threat hunting using SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR telemetry, network logs, and security data sources.
• Identify hidden, emerging, and advanced cyber threats.
• Develop and implement advanced detection queries, correlation rules, and threat detection logic.
• Manage the complete incident response lifecycle, including validation, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Lead post-incident reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
• Perform advanced log analysis and event correlation across servers, endpoints, applications, and network security devices.
• Identify attack patterns and malicious activities.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of cybersecurity controls, technologies, and operational processes.

Required Skills

• Cyber Security Operations (SOC).
• Security Incident Response and Management.
• SIEM Administration and Monitoring.
• Threat Hunting and Threat Intelligence.
• EDR/XDR Technologies.
• Log Analysis and Event Correlation.
• Security Monitoring and Detection Engineering.
• Network Security Concepts.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Risk Assessment and Cybersecurity Controls.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management.
• Documentation and Reporting Skills.

Salary & Benefits

The Colombo Stock Exchange offers:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work in a critical national financial infrastructure organization.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced cybersecurity technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.
• Career growth opportunities within the capital market industry.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the security and integrity of Sri Lanka’s financial markets.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward their updated CV to:

Email: careers@cse.lk

Applicants are requested to submit their applications within 7 days of this advertisement.

Important Notes

• The position is based in Rajagiriya, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CEH, SSCP, or equivalent certifications will be considered an advantage.
• A minimum of three years of relevant cybersecurity experience is required.
• Experience in SOC operations, threat analysis, and incident response is essential.
• Only shortlisted candidates are likely to be contacted.
• Colombo Stock Exchange is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates to apply.