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

WaveStrong; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveStrong in Los Angeles (hybrid) seeks a Security Analyst/Engineer focused on Threat & Cortex XSIAM to join our security team. You will build and refine detections, monitor incidents, and contribute to threat intelligence processes.

The role requires 3+ years in cyber security, hands-on SIEM and Cortex XSIAM experience, and clear communication of complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position supports a hybrid work model in the LA area.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cyber security or related discipline.
• Experience with SIEM, Cortex XSIAM, correlation, and threat monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently and triage threats.

Responsibilities

• Triages and analyzes threats using Cortex XSIAM and related tools.
• Escalates significant findings and documents threat intelligence for stakeholders.

Skills

SIEM

Cortex XSIAM

Threat Monitoring

Correlation

Communication

Job description

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

Requirements

• 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