Security Analyst / Engineer - Threat & Cortex XSIAM (Hybrid)

WaveStrong, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions firm is looking for a Security Analyst/Engineer to work in a hybrid model, contributing expertise in cyber security. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience and be adept in SIEM and threat monitoring. Responsibilities include understanding critical security concepts, reporting serious threats, and becoming a subject matter expert on known adversaries. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 plus years of experience in cyber security or related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate complex concepts.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Understand concepts like MITRE, kill chain, C2, and traffic light protocol.
• Become a subject matter expert known adversaries and track developments.
• Triaging tactical reporting to focus on serious threats.

Job description

Exciting Security Analyst / Engineer - Threat & Cortex XSIAM (Hybrid)

• 3 plus years of experience in cyber security or related discipline.
• SIEM, Cortex XSIAM, correlation, and threat monitoring
• Understands the following concepts: confidence intervals, MITRE, kill chain, C2, passive DNS, traffic light protocol, and collections bias.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate complex concepts at a high level while retaining meaning and highlighting features in a way that maximizes audience engagement.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
• Becoming a subject matter expert known adversaries, tracking them on a day-by-day basis, and escalating concerning developments, as necessary.
• Triaging tactical reporting to focus on serious threats and/or those likely to be perceived as such