Security Analyst (Manager)

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Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of escalation for Level 1 analysts for complex security events and potential incidents.
• Perform in-depth investigation and analysis of security alerts using SIEM, EDR and other security tools.
• Lead the response to confirmed security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) that evade traditional detection methods.
• Perform detailed analysis of malware and attacker tools.
• Provide daily guidance, supervision, and technical direction to a team of Level 1 SOC Analysts.
• Develop and execute a formal training and mentorship program to "groom" Level 1 analysts into proficient Level 2 analysts.
• Work with the team lead to create and review shift schedules to ensure 24 / 7 coverage.
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing, and high-performance team culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Process Improvement & Documentation

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience : 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity operations role, with at least 2 years in a senior or escalation analyst (Level 2) position.

Technical Proficiency :

Preferred Qualifications

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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