Cyber Defensive Operations Analyst

Job Summary

Hands-on and detail-driven, the full-time Lead Cyber Defensive Operations Analyst will oversee daily cybersecurity threat detection and response processes, manage incident response efforts, and contribute to operational improvements while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to proactive threat detection by developing and executing threat hunts and researching deceptive technologies
• Maintain situational awareness of cybersecurity events through monitoring and analysis of alerts from various security platforms
• Lead incident response efforts during cybersecurity incidents and wargame exercises, implementing structured response methodologies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent IT experience
• 6+ years of experience in the cybersecurity field, with 5+ years in Cyber Defensive Operations roles
• In-depth knowledge of cyber attack objectives, incident response processes, and current threat actor tactics
• Experience with Cyber Defensive Operations tools such as SIEM, EDR, and forensics software
• At least one information security certification (e.g., GCIH, GCFA, CISSP) required