Senior SOC Analyst

Sr SOC Analyst
- Irving, TX
- Contract - $65-75 Per HR

This senior-level role involves leading complex security incident investigations and responses, primarily in a remote setting. The position requires deep expertise in cybersecurity technologies and methodologies, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and detection engineering. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security operations and mentor junior analysts.

• Lead high-impact incident response, acting as technical lead for critical incidents.
• Conduct advanced forensic analysis to establish root cause and scope of security incidents.
• Design and execute threat hunting initiatives based on intelligence and risk assessments.
• Drive the development and improvement of detection systems and automation processes.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, providing technical leadership and support.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 4 years in SOC roles.
• Proficiency in SIEM and EDR platforms, with advanced query development skills.
• Hands-on experience with digital forensics and malware analysis.
• Proficiency in Python or Power Shell for automation and data analysis.

SIEM | EDR | SOAR | Forensics | Network Security | Cloud Platforms | Threat Intelligence | Adversary Emulation | Frameworks