Lead Information Security Analyst (Individual Contributor)
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead day-to-day threat detection, alert triage, and incident response within Security Operations Center (SOC).
Investigate and contain complex high-severity (Tier 2/3) security incidents, acting as technical lead or incident commander.
Develop detection content, operate and improve SOC tooling and automation, and mentor less-experienced analysts.
Minimum Requirements
6–9 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on SOC operations and incident response.
Proficiency in SIEM/SOAR, EDR/XDR tools, incident response lifecycle, and threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Working knowledge of cloud security (Azure/AWS/GCP), identity security, and scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, KQL/SPL).
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced senior analyst comfortable leading complex investigations and managing escalation queues in a global 24x7 SOC.
Strong technical expertise in event/log correlation, detection tuning, SOC automation, and incident command.
Familiarity with security compliance, vulnerability management, and driving continuous improvement in operational effectiveness.