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Senior Security Analyst (Rapid 7)
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United States
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69 days ago
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Senior Security Analyst (Rapid 7)
Virtual Technologies Group
Position: Senior Security Analyst Company: Virtual Technologies Group (VTG) Location: Remote: Mid-West Position Type: Full-Time Employee Type: FTE Position Summary: Virtual Technologies Group is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to act as a primary responder and technical specialist within a staff augmentation model. In this role, you will focus on the day-to-day monitoring, investigation, and refinement of a security stack centered on AWS/Azure, Rapid7, and Proofpoint. Your goal is to move beyond basic alert monitoring to provide deep-dive forensic analysis and proactive threat hunting, ensuring that our cloud infrastructure remains resilient against emerging threats. This role requires a sharp analytical mind to evaluate complex security events and the ability to mentor junior analysts in improving incident response workflows. Company Overview: Virtual Technologies Group is a leading innovator in the technology sector, specializing in the development and implementation of advanced virtual solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge technology that enhances efficiency, productivity, and connectivity. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we deliver customized solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction drives us to continuously push the boundaries of what is possible. At Virtual Technologies Group, we are dedicated to shaping the future of technology and making a positive impact on the world. Minimum Qualifications - Experience: 5+ years of experience in Security Operations or Analysis, with at least 3 years focused on investigating Cloud Security alerts (AWS or Azure). - Cloud Analysis: Proficiency in auditing cloud environments (VPC/VNet, S3/Blob access logs) and reviewing Identity & Access Management (IAM) permissions for anomalies. - Security Operations: 2+ years of hands-on experience utilizing a SIEM or XDR platform (e.g., Rapid7, Splunk, or Sentinel) for event correlation and alert investigation. - Vulnerability Analysis: Experience interpreting vulnerability scan results, assessing their real-world exploitability, and tracking remediation progress with technical teams. - Incident Response: Proven experience leading the "detect and analyze" phases of the IR lifecycle, including containment and detailed post-mortem documentation. - Compliance Monitoring: Experience performing internal audits or control testing related to frameworks such as SOX or PCI-DSS. - Communication: Ability to distill complex forensic findings into clear, concise reports for stakeholders and provide guidance to junior-level analysts. Preferred Qualifications - Email Threat Analysis: Direct experience analyzing phishing and malware trends using Proofpoint (specifically TAP, TRAP, and IMD). - Detection Engineering: Experience helping engineers refine detection logic and reducing false positives within Rapid7 InsightIDR. - Scripting for Analysis: Ability to use Python or PowerShell to query logs, parse data sets, or automate common investigative steps. - Microsoft Security Suite: Familiarity with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and using Microsoft Purview for investigating data leakage or sensitive data exposure. - Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, CySA+, or Microsoft SC-200. - Threat Hunting: Experience developing hypotheses for proactive threat hunts based on current IOCs and MITRE ATT&CK techniques. - Staff Aug Experience: Previous experience working in a dedicated analyst capacity within a managed services or staff augmentation environment. Benefits Overview: VTG offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) with employer match. EEO Statement: VTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and drives innovation. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR@vtgus.com.
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