Cyber Security Threat Analyst

*** We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

*** Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Cyber Security Threat Analyst. Candidate will be monitoring, triaging, and responding to security incidents within the organization including analysis of threat intelligence and threat hunting operations.

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds to stay informed about emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations
• Develop and implement new detection rules.
• Maintain and configure security tools and technologies.
• Document and conform to processes related to security monitoring and incident response.
• Acts as subject matter expert for security incident responses.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by delivering quality results and exploring opportunities to increase value and raise awareness of Information Security Program
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other analysts/engineers and develop solutions efficiently.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Cybersecurity, Information Technology related fields (or equivalent experience).
• Experience – At least six years of experience in an information technology-related field or a minimum of three years of direct cybersecurity experience (required).
• Certificates, Licensures, Registrations: CompTIA Security+, GIAC Information Security Fundamentals or Security Essentials Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions (e.g., Crowd Strike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel One)
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Log Rhythm, Exabeam, Google Sec Ops) including event analysis, log collection/management, alert generation, investigations, and reporting
• Azure cloud modules (e.g., Sentinel, Defender, Entra, Identity, Key Vault)
• Endpoint security technologies/agents (e.g., web proxy, DLP, CASB)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms
• Additional security technologies including Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), firewalls, content filtering, and vulnerability scanning/management solutions