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Remote Senior Information Security Analyst - Threat Detection
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Information Security Analyst with a strong focus on threat detection and incident response. This fully remote position is critical for safeguarding the organization's digital assets and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security systems, identifying potential threats, investigating security incidents, and developing proactive defense strategies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, and incident management, with a proven ability to operate effectively in a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or OSCP are highly desirable. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a strong emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and security operations (SOC), is required. Proven experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and network security technologies is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forensic investigation skills are critical. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for reporting and collaborating with stakeholders. This remote position requires a high degree of self-motivation, discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts from various systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to identify and analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents, including malware analysis, forensic investigations, and root cause analysis.
- Develop and refine threat detection rules, signatures, and analytical models.
- Stay abreast of the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and emerging security threats.
- Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and provide recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement security best practices and controls across the infrastructure.
- Contribute to security awareness training for employees.
- Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, findings, and recommendations for management.
The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or OSCP are highly desirable. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with a strong emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and security operations (SOC), is required. Proven experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and network security technologies is essential. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forensic investigation skills are critical. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for reporting and collaborating with stakeholders. This remote position requires a high degree of self-motivation, discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
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Remote Senior Information Security Analyst - Threat Detection
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client, a fast-growing financial services provider, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join their fully remote cybersecurity team. This role is crucial for protecting the organization's digital assets and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, investigating potential security incidents, and implementing proactive measures to detect and prevent breaches. This includes analyzing network traffic, system logs, and threat intelligence feeds to identify suspicious activities and vulnerabilities. You will develop and refine security policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a robust security posture. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, endpoint security, and incident response. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable. Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and vulnerability assessment tools is essential. You should have a proven track record in threat hunting, incident analysis, and remediation. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are required to effectively respond to and mitigate security risks. This is a fully remote position, demanding strong self-discipline and communication skills to collaborate effectively with a distributed team. You will play a key role in safeguarding the organization's reputation and operational integrity.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security systems and respond to security alerts and incidents in a timely manner.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of security logs, network traffic, and threat intelligence to identify and investigate potential threats.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in the security infrastructure.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage and configure security tools, including SIEM, IDPS, firewalls, and endpoint security solutions.
- Lead incident response efforts, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
- Develop security awareness training materials for employees.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and processes.
- Prepare detailed reports on security incidents, findings, and recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), IDPS, and vulnerability scanners.
- Proven ability in threat hunting, incident analysis, and forensic investigation.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure during security incidents.
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Remote Senior Information Security Analyst - Threat Detection
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Our client, a leader in safeguarding digital assets, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst specializing in Threat Detection to join their global security operations center (SOC). This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while playing a critical role in protecting the organization from cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, analyzing potential threats, investigating security incidents, and developing proactive measures to enhance the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, incident response, and SIEM technologies.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, and threat intelligence feeds.
- Analyze security events to identify and prioritize potential threats and security incidents.
- Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents, determining the scope, root cause, and impact.
- Develop and refine detection rules and signatures to identify malicious activity and improve threat hunting capabilities.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to the organization's industry.
- Respond to security incidents in accordance with established incident response plans and procedures.
- Document all security incidents and investigations thoroughly, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security controls and remediation measures.
- Participate in threat hunting exercises to proactively identify and neutralize threats.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the SOC's processes, tools, and capabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security best practices, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on security operations, threat detection, and incident response.
- Proven experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel).
- In-depth knowledge of various cybersecurity domains, including network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and cryptography.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
- Strong understanding of common attack techniques, malware analysis, and forensic investigation principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical findings clearly.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, or CEH are highly desirable.
- Must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated, secure workspace.
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