Senior Security Analyst
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Own complex incident investigations end-to-end, from detection to containment and remediation. Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reviews while continuously hunting for anomalies across on-prem and cloud environments. Monitor global threat actor activity, transform raw intel into actionable defense strategies, and collaborate with engineering teams to harden the security posture of OutSystems. Develop and optimize incident response and threat hunting playbooks, enrich SIEM use cases, and automate response processes to ensure operational excellence. Work within a 24/7 global SOC to drive strategic improvements in security operations capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of experience in a SOC, MDR, or enterprise security team with hands-on IR, TI, or Threat Hunting focus
- In-depth knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain, and adversary TTPs
- Strong understanding of SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), EDR, and other detection technologies
- Proficiency with scripting or query languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, KQL, YARA)
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and/or other cloud environments
- Familiarity with web technologies and protocols (web applications, APIs, service-oriented architectures) and the threats against them
- Experience with log analysis, forensic tools, and threat intelligence platforms (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect)
- Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to stakeholders or executive teams
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GCTI, OSCP)
- degree in a cybersecurity-related field
- Experience with detection-as-code, version control, and CI/CD for security content
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