Senior Threat Analyst

As a Senior Threat Analyst – Tier I on our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, you will provide best-in-class monitoring, detection, and response services to proactively defend customer environments before attacks prevail. You will work alongside and contribute to a team of cyber threat hunters, incident response analysts, engineers, and ethical hackers by using enterprise, log analysis and endpoint collection systems to facilitate investigations, identification, and neutralization of cyber threats.

Essential

5+ years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) environment, or cybersecurity-focused IT role

Proficient in the use of endpoint and network security tools (e.g., EDR, IDS/IPS, malware detection platforms) with the ability to validate and triage complex alerts

Working knowledge of Windows operating systems (both workstation and server), with additional experience in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, RedHat) or macOS environments

Ability to interpret and analyze Windows event logs and other telemetry data

Understanding of core network concepts including TCP/IP, protocols, routing, and traffic analysis

Demonstrated experience contributing to real-time incident response efforts and threat investigations

Exposure to threat hunting methodologies and an understanding of attacker behavior and patterns

Experience handling active threats, including containment, mitigation, and recovery efforts during security incidents

Familiar with techniques such as persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and defense evasion, and able to identify these in real-world environments

Familiarity with common incident response workflows and security operations processes

Strong analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail in investigations and case documentation

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Customer-first mindset with professionalism and a focus on service excellence

Must thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis

Natural curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, ever-changing threat landscape

A passion for cybersecurity, continuous improvement, and staying current on threat trends

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Willingness to participate in shift work including nights, weekends and holidays (our MDR service is 24x7x365)

Desirable

Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in detection and response

Experience working with SIEM platforms and managing enterprise security telemetry

Ability to write and interpret SQL queries for data analysis and investigation

Experience with OSQuery and scripting skills, particularly in PowerShell

Relevant and practical cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, PEN-200, Security Blue Team L1, TCM Academy SOC L1, or similar)