Senior Cybersecurity Incident Leader & Threat Hunter

EXOS; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EXOS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III in Indianapolis, Indiana. This senior role serves as the key escalation point for complex security incidents, providing hands-on threat detection and incident response support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in handling significant security incidents, and strong analytical skills to drive resolution across various client environments.

The position emphasizes advanced detection, incident response, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the incident response lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in SOC, MSSP, or security operations role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations.
• Advanced command of EDR and SIEM tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 3 technical escalation point in the SOC.
• Lead proactive threat hunting program across client base.
• Analyze endpoint, identity, and network telemetry for threats.

Skills

Incident response expertise

Advanced EDR and SIEM knowledge

Host and network forensics

Threat hunting

Scripting in PowerShell/Python

Documentation skills

TCP/IP and DNS fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science

Tools

SentinelOne

CrowdStrike

Splunk

Velociraptor

Job description

EXOS is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst III in Indianapolis, Indiana. This senior role serves as the key escalation point for complex security incidents, providing hands-on threat detection and incident response support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in handling significant security incidents, and strong analytical skills to drive resolution across various client environments.

The position emphasizes advanced detection, incident response, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the incident response lifecycle.