Senior Security Analyst - SOC

LevelBlue, LLC.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

contract of employment

sport card/ co-financing of vacation

life insurance

medical insurance

lunch card

annual bonus

employee assistance program (EAP)

the employee pension scheme (PPE)

Job summary

LevelBlue, LLC. is seeking a Sr. Security Analyst to join the Threat Detection and Response team within Managed Security Services. The role focuses on 24/7 monitoring and escalation for DFIR related incidents.

Strong communication with customers and partners is essential, and the candidate will mentor junior staff and handle on-call rotations. Poland-based candidate with English fluency is required. Preference for advanced Cortex XDR experience and industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have intermediate skills in cyber investigation and incident handling.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
• Proficient in Unix/Linux and Windows system administration.
• Knowledge of threat hunting and investigation techniques.
• Experience with web services administration and log collection/analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze escalated, complex security cases from EDR and related technologies.
• Resolve technical problems within managed security solutions as part of improvement projects.
• Create and document processes for monitoring security solutions.
• Tune devices for blocking/reporting based on customer needs.
• Baseline threat detection configurations for complex environments.
• Test and improve endpoint detection, protection, and response policies.
• Mentor analysts and act as escalation point within TDR.
• Respond to DFIR/client questions regarding incident investigation and response.

Skills

Cyber investigation

Endpoint detection and response

Unix/Linux administration

Threat hunting

Web services administration

Log collection & analysis

Education

High school diploma

College or university degree

Tools

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

Job description

LevelBlue reduces risk and builds lasting resilience so organizations can innovate and advance their mission with confidence. As the world’s most analyst-recognized and largest pure-play managed security services provider, LevelBlue elevates client outcomes that matter: stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. LevelBlue combines AI-powered security operations, advanced threat intelligence, and elite human expertise to provide the most comprehensive portfolio of strategic advisory, managed security, offensive security, and incident response services.

A Sr. Security Analyst - SOC is a member of the Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team within LevelBlue Managed Security Services (MSS). This team specifically will act as the monitoring and response extension of a Digital Forensics and Incident Response Services (DFIR) team to provide 24/7 monitoring. In addition to possessing technical knowledge, a Sr. Security Analyst interacts extensively with customers and partners using polite professional etiquette and serves as a technical point of escalation within TDR.

POLAND-based required!

Schedule:

Poland daytime hours, may include either Saturday or Sunday

Sr. Security Analyst Perform The Following Duties

• Analyze escalated, complex cases involving a pattern of security events from endpoint detection and response technologies.
• Resolve intractable technical problems within managed security solutions as part of a sustained improvement project.
• Create, improve, and document processes for the management and monitoring of security solutions.
• Tune devices for blocking and reporting based on customer business need.
• Baseline threat detection devices for complex and potentially breached customer environments.
• Test and improve endpoint detection, protection, and response policies.
• Take responsibility for customer satisfaction and overall success of managed services.
• Timely respond to questions and concerns of the DFIR and client security teams concerning incident investigation and response.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and security best practices.
• Resolve problems independently and understand appropriate documentation and escalation procedures.
• Perform rotating on-call duties (nights/weekend rotations).
• Act as a mentor and escalation point for analysts within the Threat Detection and Response team.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Must have intermediate skills/knowledge in some of the following:

• Cyber investigation and incident handling best practices
• Endpoint Detection and Response
• Unix/Linux and Windows system administration
• Threat Hunting and Investigation
• Web Services Administration
• Log collection and analysis tools

Desired Experience

• Advanced Palo Alto Cortex XDR
• Intrusion analysis experience
• Incident handling and documentation
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Self-managed and team oriented
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Highly motivated

Required

• English: Demonstrated Fluency

Preferred

• Intermediate to advanced experience in Information Security related areas
• Certified in Security related Industry, Vendor or Professional Certification- GCIA, GCIH, Security+, OSCP, or CEH preferred.
• Certified in Vendor Specific Incident Handling and Investigation Certifications:
• Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer: Cortex Associate
• Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer: Cortex Professional
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Detection and Remediation Analyst (PCDRA)

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a college or university degree is a plus.

What We Offer

• contract of employment
• sport card/ co-financing of vacation
• life insurance
• medical insurance
• lunch card
• annual bonus
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• the employee pension scheme (PPE)

This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in Poland. At LevelBlue, we support flexible work and bring people together in person for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.

LevelBlue is committed to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable law.

To all agencies: Please do not contact LevelBlue outside of the Talent Acquisition team. LevelBlue’s policy is to only accept resumes from agencies through its approved agency process and with a valid agreement in place. Any resume submitted outside this process will be considered the property of LevelBlue, and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired from such a submission.