Job Description

Job Title: Senior Security Analyst

Job Type: Contract

Location: 100% Remote

Job Schedule: Normal business hour Monday to Friday

Pay Rate: $70 to $80 per hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC). In this role, you will provide supervisory support, guiding the team in monitoring and responding to security incidents. In addition to performing standard security analyst responsibilities, you will be accountable for ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations while meeting customer Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Your expertise will be essential in enhancing the security posture of our organization and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Support : Oversee daily operations within the SOC, providing guidance and support to security analysts in incident detection, response, and reporting.
• Incident Management : Lead the investigation of security incidents, ensuring thorough analysis and timely resolution. Coordinate response efforts and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Compliance Assurance : Ensure adherence to relevant security compliance frameworks, policies, and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA). Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance status.
• Service Level Agreements (SLAs) : Monitor and manage SOC performance metrics to ensure customer SLAs are consistently met. Work closely with teams to address any issues affecting service delivery.
• Threat Intelligence : Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends. Use threat intelligence to enhance SOC capabilities and improve incident response strategies.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, investigations, and resolutions. Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on SOC performance, incident trends, and compliance status.
• Training and Development : Mentor and train junior security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the SOC.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, compliance, and risk management, to align security efforts and ensure a comprehensive approach to organizational security.

Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are preferred.
• Experience : 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations and incident response. Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role is a plus.
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools and incident response platforms.
• Strong knowledge of network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security standards.
• Analytical Skills : Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the capacity to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Leadership : Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering collaboration and a positive work environment.

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