Lead Cyber Security Operations Center
This is a critical role at the frontline of defense where you will be empowered to lead investigations, shape detection logic, and elevate the cyber security operations center's analytical and operational rigor.
Responsibilities
* As a Lead SOC Analyst, you will play a key part in incident response efforts across threat surfaces including endpoint, cloud, identity, and SaaS.
* You will lead high-fidelity investigations from triage to root cause, coordinating incident response efforts and mentoring SOC analysts.
* Mentorship and development are core components of this role where you will raise the technical bar through case reviews, scenario-based training, and real-time guidance during critical events.
Key Skills and Qualifications
For success in this role, you will need:
* A minimum of 5 years experience handling security-related incidents, identifying and responding to advanced threats and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence without authority and demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills.
* Demonstrated time management, problem-solving, effort prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong knowledge of industry-standard frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
* Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and cross-functional expertise across multiple IT operational and security disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are desired but not required:
* GCIA, GCIH, GREM, or applicable experience in the information security field.
* One or more programming/scripting languages or SQL - Experience writing and executing SQL queries.
* Experience in performing or overseeing static/dynamic malware analysis and performing digital forensics for incident response.
* High level of SIEM search and use case development/detection experience.
* Strong Operating System Administration skills.
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