Lead Security Analyst & SOC Mentor (MDR)

Critical Start, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Start, Inc. is seeking a Lead Security Analyst to support a team of analysts in the Managed Security Services group in the Dallas area.

You will provide information security monitoring and response with no travel required, engaging with management across the organization to drive timely containment and remediation. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in information security, and hold CASP+ or equivalent certifications, plus MDR tool suite credentials.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in information security or security operations.
• Certified in CASP+ or equivalent; continuous professional development.
• Certifications in MDR tool suites from relevant vendors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise SOC analysts; ensure incident response quality.
• Receive and triage security incidents escalated by analysts.
• Review case notes; perform in-depth analysis of payloads, IOCS and threats.
• Mentor Senior/Principal Analysts; provide on‑the‑job and formal training.
• Oversee escalation reviews and improve SOC efficiency.

Skills

Information Security

CASP+ Certification

MDR Tool Suite Certification

Job description

Critical Start, Inc. is seeking a Lead Security Analyst to support a team of analysts in the Managed Security Services group in the Dallas area.

You will provide information security monitoring and response with no travel required, engaging with management across the organization to drive timely containment and remediation. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in information security, and hold CASP+ or equivalent certifications, plus MDR tool suite credentials.