Description
The Lead Cyber Defense Detection Analyst role is responsible for performing triage of security events that are escalated to the team. This role is considered a team lead position, and will act as the primary point of escalation for any technical issues within the team. Additionally, this position may include managing work of other team members.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and respond to events escalated through the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Document security events in an Incident Tracking System
• Provide support for Junior Analysts in validation and assessment of security events
• Document existing event triage processes
• Create new event triage processes
• Involved in creating new detection measures and working with other Cyber Defense Team (CDT) functions on proactive threat hunting engagements.
• Represents the Detection Team in projects/meetings that require Detection Subject Matter Expertise.
• Team Lead position that involves managing technical projects as well as people management of multiple direct reports.

Personal Attributes:

• Previous experience managing people
• Strong customer-service orientation
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• High level critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
• Ability to conduct research into network/security issues and products
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple goals
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical, management and senior leadership

Professional Experience:

• 5 years of experience (typical) in Information Security
• Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate a passion for information security through course work/degrees completed, self-study, and/or certifications that have been completed.

Formal Education & Certifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Systems or related work experience
• CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCFE, GCIA, GMON, GCFA, GNFA (or related experience)

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