About this role
About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior SOC Analyst to lead our security monitoring and incident response efforts. In this role, you will serve as a technical escalation point, utilizing advanced forensics and threat-hunting techniques to defend complex environments while mentoring junior team members to enhance our collective security posture. What You'll Do
- Lead advanced investigations by triaging alerts from EDR and SIEM tools, performing deep-dive analysis of network traffic and system internals to neutralize malicious activity.
- Execute proactive threat hunts using OSINT and MITRE ATT&CK to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and emerging TTPs within the environment.
- Drive incident remediation by determining and applying necessary countermeasures, ensuring all high-level threats are escalated and resolved efficiently.
- Optimize security architecture by providing strategic recommendations for design improvements and product offerings to strengthen the security posture across multiple platforms.
- Mentor and develop junior staff, serving as a primary technical resource and identifying growth opportunities to improve the team's operational maturity.
- Communicate technical findings through clear, comprehensive reporting and verbal briefings tailored for both technical stakeholders and non-technical management.
- Automate and refine detection logic by interpreting and analyzing scripts (Python/PowerShell) and logs to improve the accuracy and speed of the SOC's response. What We're Looking For
- 3+ years in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar high-intensity security role.
- Hands-on experience with EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and deep knowledge of Windows/Linux system internals.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Certifications: GSEC, Security+, Network+, or similar industry-standard credentials.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance; capable of passing fingerprint background check.
- Language: English proficiency required; bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.
- This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by CJIS Security Policy and will require a stringent fingerprint background check. Nice to Have
- Spanish language skills
- Experience with threat hunting or forensics Compensation & Benefits
- Target Base Salary Range: $85,000-$90,000
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K with company match; 10 paid holidays; generous paid time off; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Paid Parental & Family Leave; and more.