Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Summary

Leading 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, the full-time Lead Cybersecurity Analyst will drive operational excellence in security monitoring, incident detection, response, and threat hunting while providing technical leadership and mentorship to SOC analysts in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring and response to security incidents, and coordinating incident response activities across various stakeholders
• Develop and optimize SIEM detections and dashboards, enhancing automation and reducing incident response times
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and evaluate SOC processes to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4-5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or detection engineering
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, including building detections and automations
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Experience with real-world incident response and threat hunting activities