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Security Analyst

Security AnalystSecurity AnalystFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1969H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$153K - $160K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishAWSCloudCyber SecuritySplunk

Job Description

Security Analyst

Cherokee Federal

• Monitor and analyze security events utilizing Splunk Enterprise Security (ES). • Build, maintain, and tune Splunk searches, correlation rules, alerts, and dashboards. • Conduct incident response activities from detection through containment, eradication, recovery, and closure. • Investigate endpoint security incidents utilizing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. • Perform endpoint policy management and incident investigations. • Assess AWS cloud security telemetry utilizing GuardDuty, Security Hub, and related cloud security services. • Identify threats, vulnerabilities, suspicious activity, and cloud misconfigurations. • Execute alert triage, incident scoping, and escalation activities according to established playbooks. • Recommend updates and improvements to operational procedures and incident response playbooks. • Support threat hunting activities and detection engineering initiatives aligned to MITRE ATT&CK methodologies. • Perform phishing investigations, alert enrichment, and forensic review activities. • Conduct root cause analysis and document corrective actions following security incidents. • Track incidents and operational tasks utilizing case management systems. • Participate in tabletop exercises and operational readiness activities. • Collaborate with Security Operations teams, Incident Response personnel, and federal stakeholders. • Prepare reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences. • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, SOC analysis, incident response, or related security disciplines.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, including search development, dashboard creation, and correlation rule tuning.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for security investigations and policy management.
  • Working knowledge of AWS cloud security technologies, including GuardDuty, Security Hub, or equivalent tools.
  • Proven experience managing incidents through the complete incident response lifecycle.
  • Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with incident response methodologies and frameworks such as NIST 800-61.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience supporting federal government customers or highly regulated environments.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • other benefits as provided.

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