Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Hybrid (Remote Onsite) US EST
Pay Rate: $60 per hour on W2 (No benefits)
Type: Long-Term Contract

Shift Schedule

• Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM 10 PM EST (Remote)

• Monday & Tuesday: 8 AM 4 PM EST (Onsite)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join the Security Operations team, The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in incident response, threat detection, digital forensics, and SOC operations, with the ability to lead investigations and mentor junior analysts.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration to ensure the company s cyber defenses remain strong and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and respond to advanced cybersecurity incidents and alerts (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS).

• Lead investigations of malware infections, data breaches, and insider threats.

• Conduct digital forensics, ensuring evidence integrity and compliance alignment.

• Create detailed incident and root cause reports with actionable recommendations.

• Utilize threat intelligence to detect emerging threats and IOCs.

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to process optimization within the SOC.

• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to improve cyber resilience.

• Enhance detection, response, and prevention capabilities through continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

• 8 years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations (SOC, SIRT, or CSIRT).

• In-depth understanding of enterprise networks, intrusion techniques, and incident response.

• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or PERL).

• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, sandboxing, and email security tools.

• Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, and SANS frameworks.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience in digital forensics, threat hunting, and OT/ICS security.

• Familiarity with CSOC process management and continuous improvement.

• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Linux , CCNA, or CCNP are highly preferred.