Cyber Security Analyst 5457

Tier4 Group; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tier4 Group in Michigan is seeking an experienced cybersecurity operations professional to lead end-to-end investigations, perform root cause analysis, and respond to high-severity incidents in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on security experience, proficiency with SIEM/EDR/IDS, and the ability to document findings while guiding incident response and threat hunting activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity operations experience.
• Proven experience leading complex security investigations and incident response efforts from identification through resolution.
• Strong experience conducting root cause analysis and documenting investigative findings.
• Demonstrated success performing proactive threat hunting activities.
• Hands-on experience investigating malware, ransomware, and other advanced cyber threats.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and network traffic analysis.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls and vulnerability management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security investigations and incident response efforts from identification through resolution.
• Perform root cause analysis and document investigative findings for stakeholders.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and mitigate risks before incidents occur.
• Respond to high-severity incidents in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment.

Skills

5+ years cybersecurity operations

Leading complex securityInvestigations

Root cause analysis

Threat hunting

Malware/Ransomware investigations

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, traffic)

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vulnerability management platforms

Job description

The ideal candidate has extensive experience conducting end-to-end security investigations, performing root cause analysis, and responding to high-severity incidents. This is a highly technical position requiring strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity operations experience.
• Proven experience leading complex security investigations and incident response efforts from identification through resolution.
• Strong experience conducting root cause analysis and documenting investigative findings.
• Demonstrated success performing proactive threat hunting activities.
• Hands-on experience investigating malware, ransomware, and other advanced cyber threats.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and network traffic analysis.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, vulnerability management platforms, and related security tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, industry best practices, and incident response methodologies.