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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote Threat Intelligence Lead
Posted 20 days ago
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Our client, a distinguished leader in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their elite, fully remote security operations team. In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of protecting our client's digital assets by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats. You will leverage your deep expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, and security monitoring to safeguard against evolving cyber adversaries.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Proactively hunt for threats within complex network environments using advanced detection and analysis techniques.
- Analyze vast amounts of security data from various sources (logs, network traffic, endpoint data) to identify malicious activity.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend remediation strategies.
- Utilize security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Develop and refine security playbooks and standard operating procedures for incident response.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and prioritize security weaknesses.
- Stay current with the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and defensive techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security enhancements and best practices.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity matters to internal stakeholders.
- Develop detailed reports on security incidents, threat landscapes, and system vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the security monitoring and incident response capabilities.
- Participate in on-call rotation as needed for critical security incidents.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat analysis and incident response.
- In-depth knowledge of common attack vectors, malware analysis, and intrusion detection techniques.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) and other security tools.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security automation.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure, remote environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), or OSCP are highly desirable.
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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Remote Threat Intelligence Lead
Posted 19 days ago
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Our client, a rapidly growing technology services company, is looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their elite security operations team. This is a critical, fully remote position that requires a deep understanding of the global threat landscape, advanced threat detection techniques, and incident response methodologies. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, analyzing potential threats, leading investigations, and developing strategies to fortify our client's digital defenses against emerging cyber risks. Your expertise in threat intelligence and vulnerability management will be essential in protecting sensitive information and critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
- Conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents, identifying root causes, scope, and impact.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds, analyzing emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Create and tune security rules and signatures to enhance detection capabilities.
- Develop and execute incident response plans, coordinating remediation efforts across different teams.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses in systems and applications.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Provide regular reports on security posture, incident trends, and threat landscape to management.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
- Mentor junior security analysts and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat analysis.
- Strong knowledge of security principles, networking protocols, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
- Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and EDR solutions.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OSINT).
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
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