Cyber Security Threat Analyst​/Specialist

Primary Job Title

Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ Specialist

• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
• SOC Analyst – Cybersecurity
• Security Operations Specialist
• Information Security Threat Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst

Concord, CA

Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration:
  Approximately 7.5 months
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $80–90/hr
• Schedule:
  
  Sunday–Thursday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Swing Shift)
• Local Candidates Only
• Equipment:
  Client laptop provided; personal device may be used via Citrix if delays occur.

The Cyber Security Threat Analyst/ Specialist supports the Monitoring & Response (M&R) Team, the organization’s first line of defense against cybersecurity threats. This team operates continuously to prevent, detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents using advanced tools, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis. The analyst will play a key role in maintaining the company’s security posture by monitoring and responding to potential threats in real time, supporting investigations, and proactively hunting for vulnerabilities.

• Monitor daily cybersecurity activity to identify malicious behavior and elevate as appropriate.
• Conduct threat analysis, malware investigation, and incident response coordination.
• Perform baseline threat hunting using intelligence sources from utilities and external peers.
• Investigate phishing events and suspected system compromises.
• Conduct forensic analysis to determine the source and impact of anomalous security events.
• Assist in performing intelligence research and contribute findings to internal knowledge bases.
• Support security tool administration, including customization, integration, and optimization.
• Collaborate with technical teams to improve detection, prevention, and remediation processes.
• Develop and document security operations strategies and playbooks.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, monitoring, or incident response.
• Strong familiarity with SIEM, EDR, and network forensics tools.
• Understanding of malware analysis, phishing detection, and threat intelligence workflows.
• Experience analyzing network logs, endpoint data, and security alerts.
• Excellent teamwork, curiosity, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIH, CISSP).
• Experience supporting 24x7 SOC or similar security operations environments.
• Familiarity with utility or energy sector cybersecurity.

• Cyber Threat Analysis
• SIEM / EDR Tools
• Incident Response

• Forensics and Malware Analysis
• Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
• Cross-Tool Integration and Customization

• Security event correlation and reporting
• Communication with cross-functional IT teams
• Metrics and documentation for risk and patch management

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the United States. The organization provides safe, reliable energy delivery and fosters a collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on community service and sustainability.