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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in incident response, threat detection, and security operations, with a strong focus on leading high-severity incidents and mentoring junior analysts. Proficient in developing detection content and applying frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to enhance security posture.
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Incident Response LeadershipThreat HuntingDetection Content DevelopmentForensics ExpertiseCommunication Skills
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Hard Skills
Incident ResponseThreat DetectionMalware AnalysisForensicsScripting in PythonKQLSPLSigmaYARAMITRE ATT&CK
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SIEMEDR/XDRSOARDeepSeasGhidraIDA ProX64dbgVolatility
Certifications & Qualifications
GCIHGCFAGREMGNFAOSCPCISSP
Industry Keywords
Security OperationsIncident Response LifecycleNIST SP 800-61MDRMSSP
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber SecurityPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and mentor L1 and L2 incident responders
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during high-severity incidents
- Develop, refine, and test incident response playbooks and procedures
- Conduct advanced threat hunting
- Collaborate with threat intelligence and vulnerability management teams
- Provide guidance on root cause analysis and post-incident reviews
- Develop and tune detection rules
- Apply MITRE ATT&CK to categorize threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Drive continuous improvement within the SOC
- Generate leadership metrics and reports on incident response activities and trends
- Brief leadership on security incidents and trends
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for incident response
- Conduct in-depth malware analysis
- Correlate malware findings with threat actor campaigns
- Recommend detection and prevention improvements
- Lead digital forensics investigations, including memory forensics
- Oversee network forensics activities
- Serve as a subject matter expert for DeepSeas and client leadership
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat detection, including senior (L3) or investigation-lead experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience leading high-severity incident response through containment, eradication, and recovery
- Proficiency with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and SOAR platforms
- Experience writing and tuning detection content, including KQL, SPL, Sigma, and YARA
- Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and the incident response lifecycle, including NIST SP 800-61
- Experience with host, memory, and network forensics
- Experience with static and dynamic malware analysis
- Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience mentoring or leading junior analysts
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical, executive, and client audiences
- Must be a U.S. citizen currently residing within the United States
- Preferred: GCIH, GCFA, GREM, GNFA, OSCP, or CISSP
- Preferred: MDR or MSSP experience supporting multiple clients
- Preferred: reverse engineering and memory forensics tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, x64dbg, and Volatility
- Preferred: threat-hunting or detection engineering program experience
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
Benefits
Comp & perks- Supportive crew of teammates and opportunities for growth
- Personal health and well-being prioritized
- Diversity-focused workplace
- Information security participation and awareness
- Random background/drug screens may be performed for data security