Senior Cybersecurity Analyst & Threat Hunter

Westbrook, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of security events, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify malicious activity and potential breaches.
Lead and participate in incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, serving as a primary escalation point for critical security incidents.
Develop and refine threat hunting playbooks, procedures, and detection rules to improve the security team’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with the security engineering and security operations center (SOC) teams to integrate new threat intelligence and enhance existing security tools and controls.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the organization's overall security posture.

The ideal candidate will leverage their deep technical expertise, extensive incident response experience, and proficiency with advanced tools to protect the organization's assets and data.
Utilize the SIEM and EDR platform extensively, applying expert knowledge of the scripting, SIEM and EDR query language to perform complex searches and data analysis.
experience in cybersecurity roles, with a minimum of 3 years dedicated specifically to threat hunting or advanced incident response.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
Certifications: Preferred certifications GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) and CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+) certification Proven, hands-on
experience using platform for EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) and threat hunting.
Expert-level knowledge of PowerShell Scripting, Python and EDR and SIEM query language is preferred.
Deep understanding of incident response lifecycles, methodologies, and forensic techniques.
Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack vectors.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of hunting tasks is a plus.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple investigations simultaneously.