Information Security Analyst 3

IDR, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Full benefits

Industry leader

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Information Security Analyst 3 to join a security operations team.

The role focuses on monitoring, investigation and incident response in a highly regulated environment, requiring hands-on SOC experience and strong communication to close alerts end-to-end. The candidate will maintain and tune core security tooling, perform proactive threat hunting, and collaborate with internal teams on vulnerability remediation and compliance activities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of information technology experience or equivalent.
• Hands-on SOC experience investigating and resolving escalated alerts.
• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and IDS tools.
• Strong incident response skills: evidence gathering and timelines.
• Familiar with regulated environments and audits/compliance (NIST-aligned).

Responsibilities

• Monitor endpoint, network, identity, email, and data security activity to identify suspicious behavior and potential impact.
• Investigate and resolve security incidents from initial alert through containment, remediation, and documented closure.
• Maintain and improve SOC tooling, dashboards, and detection logic to reduce false positives and close monitoring gaps.
• Perform proactive threat hunting and incorporate threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response.
• Partner with internal technical teams to support vulnerability remediation and compliance-related security activities.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

SIEM/EDR/IDS usage

Clear communication

Regulated environments

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS

Job description

IDR is seeking a Information Security Analyst 3 to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Atlanta, GA. This role supports a security operations team in a highly regulated environment, focusing on monitoring, investigation, and incident response. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on SOC professional who can work alerts end-to-end, communicate clearly, and help maintain and tune core security tooling.

Position Overview for the Information Security Analyst 3:

• Monitor endpoint, network, identity, email, and data security activity to identify suspicious behavior and potential impact
• Investigate and resolve security incidents from initial alert through containment, remediation, and documented closure
• Maintain and improve SOC tooling, dashboards, and detection logic to reduce false positives and close monitoring gaps
• Perform proactive threat hunting and incorporate threat intelligence to strengthen detection and response
• Partner with internal technical teams to support vulnerability remediation and compliance‑related security activities

Requirements for the Information Security Analyst 3:

• 6+ years of information technology experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Hands‑on SOC experience independently investigating and resolving escalated security alerts
• Practical experience working with SIEM, EDR, and IDS tools (including dashboards, queries, and tuning/detection improvements)
• Strong incident response skills, including evidence gathering, timeline documentation, and clear communication of findings
• Familiarity with operating in regulated environments and supporting audits/compliance efforts (e.g., NIST‑aligned controls)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.