Senior Information Security Analyst

Role Description

This full-time Senior Information Security Analyst role is based on-site in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves overseeing and enhancing the organization’s information security strategy, policies, and procedures. The individual will monitor, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity threats, ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security measures and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and related platforms.
• Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis, log review, endpoint forensics and remediation.
• Escalate high-severity incidents as needed and collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Perform daily security operations, including alert tuning, threat hunting, and vulnerability follow-up.
• Maintain, configure, and optimize security tools (SIEM, EDR, email security, vulnerability scanners, PAM, ManageEngine).
• Develop automation and improve workflows to enhance detection and incident response efficiency.
• Enhance detection rules, playbooks, and procedures to strengthen continuous threat monitoring.
• Prepare reports and metrics, support audits/compliance efforts, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience in security operations or incident response.
• Strong technical expertise in SIEM administration, log analysis, endpoint protection, EDR, and network security monitoring.
• Experience securing Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Hands-on experience with ManageEngine tools.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and ability to clearly communicate technical findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, CISSP, Security , CySA , AZ-500).
• Familiarity with identity security, Active Directory, and cloud identity platforms.
• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, etc.).

• The base annual salary range for this full-time position is $80K-$120K