Lead Cyber Defense Analyst - Remote

Overview

Employer Industry: Data and Technology Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment with the ability to work remotely, in a hybrid model, or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• Opportunity to work in an award-winning company recognized for its culture and employee satisfaction
• Chance to contribute to innovative cybersecurity solutions in a dynamic team environment

• Monitor daily operations and serve as the primary liaison between analysts and leadership
• Provide advanced support and consultation for Cyber Defense Analysts during investigations and analysis
• Oversee response activities for security events and alerts associated with cyber threats and intrusions
• Analyze security events using various tools, assessing potential risks and monitoring for anomalous changes
• Mentor Cyber Defense Analysts and lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials

• 5+ years of information security experience within a Security Operations Center or Cyber Security Incident Response Team, including at least 1 year as a team lead
• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field
• Experience interpreting device and application logs from various sources to identify causes
• 1+ professional certifications related to Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or Ethical Hacking (e.g., GCIH, GMON, CEH)
• Knowledge of the Incident Response Life Cycle, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Cyber Kill Chain

• Experience with Security Monitoring applications such as SIEM (e.g., QRadar, Splunk) and EDR (e.g., Crowd Strike Falcon)
• Familiarity with SOAR technologies such as Palo Alto XSOAR and Google Sec Ops (Chronicle)
• Knowledge of security analysis and architecture using tools like Defender for Cloud and Guard Duty
• Proven track record of improving work processes and leading enhancements
• Availability to work outside of normal hours to respond to cybersecurity incidents

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