Senior Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst Location: Remote
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card Holders Only
Schedule: Thursday - Monday (Days Off: Tuesday & Wednesday)
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Incident Response Analyst to join their Security Operations team. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert for incident investigations, threat detection, and security operations while helping strengthen the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a SOC or Incident Response environment, strong technical expertise across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments, and a deep understanding of modern cybersecurity frameworks and threat landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Lead security incident investigations and serve as a technical SME during cyber security events.
- Correlate and analyze data from multiple log sources, security tools, and enterprise systems.
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents.
- Improve incident response procedures, playbooks, and security documentation.
- Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry trends.
- Partner with internal teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to resolve security issues.
- Provide security guidance and recommendations across the organization.
- Support ongoing security operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response, or Cyber Security Operations.
- Strong understanding of network protocols and services including:
- TCP/IP
- HTTPS
- FTP/SFTP
- SSH
- RDP
- CIFS/SMB
- NFS
- Experience with cloud security and administration in AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365 environments.
- Strong knowledge of MITRE Telecommunication&CK and NIST Cyber Security Frameworks.
- dvanced understanding of Windows operating systems.
- Working knowledge of Linux, Unix, and macOS environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading enterprise-level incident response investigations.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and threat hunting tools.
- Security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or equivalent are a plus.
Key Success Factors
- Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
- bility to operate effectively in a fast-paced security environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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