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Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Security AnalystSecurity AnalystFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1975H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

45 days ago

Salary

$120K - $140K / year

Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishCyber Security

Job Description

• Investigate, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents in real time. • Perform in-depth analysis of logs, network traffic, and endpoint data to identify malicious activity. • Escalate critical incidents to the Team Lead and other stakeholders with clear recommendations. • Conduct proactive threat hunting to detect anomalies, suspicious behaviors, and advanced threats. • Contribute to playbooks and use cases for emerging attack techniques. • Help optimize and tune tools including SIEM, SOAR, and EDR platforms. • Develop detection rules, automation scripts, and dashboards to enhance team efficiency. • Collaborate on the evaluation of new technologies and integrations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
4–6 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 2+ years in a SOC or incident response role.
Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and log management tools.
Knowledge of threat hunting techniques, malware analysis, and common attacker TTPs.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Preferred certifications: GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or similar.

Benefits

Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.