Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our elite 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) in Los Angeles. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for protecting our critical infrastructure during high-traffic periods. You will lead incident response efforts, conduct threat hunting, and ensure compliance with rigorous security standards.
This is a Weekend Shift position, offering a quieter environment to focus on deep-dive analysis and forensics, along with competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.
Key Highlights:
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment.
- Competitive salary ranging from $90k to $135k.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible time-off policy and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Incident Response & Management: Lead the investigation and remediation of security breaches, malware infections, and system compromises during off-hours.
- Threat Monitoring: Analyze security alerts from SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK) and firewall logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Forensics: Conduct digital forensics and root cause analysis to determine the scope and impact of security incidents.
- Vulnerability Management: Perform regular vulnerability assessments and patch management to ensure systems are up to date.
- Access Control: Manage and audit user access permissions to ensure the principle of least privilege is maintained.
- Reporting: Generate detailed security reports for stakeholders and management regarding weekend incident activity.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with specific experience in a SOC environment.
- Certifications: Active CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GIAC GCIH certification is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm), firewalls, and endpoint protection solutions (EPP). Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash.
- Shift Requirements: Must be willing and available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (rotating shifts).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.