Defensive Security Analyst: SOC Threat Hunter

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading tech company in Washington seeks a Defensive Security Analyst to enhance its security posture. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaborative problem-solving. Responsibilities include managing SOC systems, developing detection strategies, and conducting forensics. Candidates should have a TS/SCI clearance and be well-versed in incident response and security automation. The estimated salary ranges from $145,000 to $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits like medical insurance and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in a SOC environment.
• Strong ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience with forensic and incident response techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOC systems to ensure security.
• Build infrastructure to detect security threats.
• Conduct host forensics and malware triage.
• Develop detection strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of SIEM

Cloud architectures (AWS)

Penetration testing

Programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Education

TS/SCI Clearance

Job description

A leading tech company in Washington seeks a Defensive Security Analyst to enhance its security posture. The role requires strong analytical skills and collaborative problem-solving. Responsibilities include managing SOC systems, developing detection strategies, and conducting forensics. Candidates should have a TS/SCI clearance and be well-versed in incident response and security automation. The estimated salary ranges from $145,000 to $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits like medical insurance and flexible paid time off.