 
						Lead Cyber Security Analyst
2 days ago
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cyber Security Analyst to head our security operations and guide the analyst team in defending against advanced cyber threats. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, requiring you to oversee incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management while ensuring alignment with enterprise security strategy and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Cyber Security Analyst team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance guidance. 
- Oversee 24/7 monitoring of security events, alerts, and logs through SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms. 
- Act as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents, driving containment, investigation, and remediation efforts. 
- Develop and refine incident response playbooks, threat-hunting methodologies, and SOC processes. 
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Risk, Compliance) to ensure robust security controls. 
- Provide executive-level reporting on threats, incidents, and overall security posture. 
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize security tools and threat intelligence platforms. 
- Drive initiatives in proactive threat hunting, red/blue/purple team exercises, and advanced detection strategies. 
- Ensure compliance with regulations and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA. 
- Stay current with evolving threat landscapes, TTPs, and emerging technologies to strengthen defenses. 
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master's degree in cyber security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8–12 years of experience in cyber security with at least 3+ years in a senior or lead analyst role. 
- Expertise in SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight), SOAR, EDR/XDR, and vulnerability management tools. 
- Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics. 
- Proven experience leading incident response and managing high-severity investigations. 
- Proficiency in networking, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection. 
- Familiarity with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell). 
- Strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and reporting skills. 
Nice To Have:
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCIH, OSCP, or CySA+. 
- Experience building and managing SOC/CSIRT operations. 
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, adversary emulation, and purple teaming. 
- Exposure to AI/ML-driven detection and automation solutions. 
Benefits:
- Leadership role with visibility across the enterprise. 
- Competitive compensation and executive benefits package. 
- Support for certifications and professional growth. 
- Opportunity to shape and mature security operations and defense strategies. 
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