Senior Detection and Response Analyst

Prestige Staffing; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Remote work

Career growth

Security-focused ecosystem

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Prestige Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Senior Detection and Response Analyst to join a cybersecurity team supporting regional security operations. The role involves maintaining 24x7 monitoring, threat analysis, incident triage, and contributing to the overall security posture of a growing global organization.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in critical security technologies while supporting a company committed to expansion and innovation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Security Operations monitoring.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field preferred.
• Experience with tools like Sentinel, Splunk, and firewalls; familiarity with IDS/IPS.
• Knowledge of threat landscape, risk assessment, and web app security fundamentals.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CASP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Escalation point for security incidents and provide feedback to improve monitoring.
• Lead and mentor incident detection team members.
• Triage and analyze security incidents using cyber threat intel and IDS/IPS.
• Maintain understanding of evolving cyber threats including malware and phishing.
• Support 24x7 coverage and participate in on-call rotations.
• Develop and tune security tools; create reports and playbooks.
• Assist in containment, remediation and coordination during incidents.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Threat hunting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Sentinel

Splunk

ATP

Symantec End Point

TrendMicro Antivirus

McAfee Web Gateway

Checkpoint Firewalls

Bluecoat

Sourcefire

Active Directory

Tines

Job description

Pay

Competitive salary (specific range to be discussed)

Job Title

Senior Detection and Response Analyst

Pay

Competitive salary (specific range to be discussed)

Location

Plano, Texas (Remote)

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Detection and Response Analyst to join a dynamic cybersecurity team supporting regional security operations. The role involves maintaining 24x7 monitoring, threat analysis, incident triage, and contributing to the overall security posture of a growing global organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in critical security technologies while supporting a company committed to expansion and innovation.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Security Operations monitoring
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with security tools such as Sentinel, Splunk, ATP, Symantec End Point, TrendMicro Antivirus, McAfee Web Gateway, Checkpoint Firewalls, Bluecoat, Sourcefire, Active Directory, or equivalent assets
• Strong understanding of network monitoring, exploitation techniques, and threat landscape
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, attack vectors, and web application security (SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CASP are a plus
• Automation experience with tools like Tines is highly valued
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for security incidents; provide feedback and recommendations to improve monitoring capabilities
• Lead and mentor incident detection team members, ensuring high-quality incident response
• Triage and analyze security incidents using cyber threat intelligence, intrusion detection systems, and other boundary devices
• Maintain understanding of evolving cyber threats including malware, phishing, DDoS, and physical security threats
• Support 24x7 coverage; participate in on-call rotations
• Contribute to agentic SOC development by providing technical feedback and tuning security tools
• Conduct threat hunting based on internal and external intelligence
• Improve operational efficiency, create detailed reports, and develop documentation and playbooks
• Support internal and customer service requests related to security incidents and threats
• Assist in containment, remediation, and coordination during security incidents

Benefits

• 6-month contract with strong potential for extension and becoming a full-time employee
• 100% remote work environment
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding organization
• Be part of a company emphasizing security and innovation across its ecosystem
• Join a collaborative and positive company culture that values growth and development

Note: This role offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of cybersecurity in a major corporation investing heavily in security initiatives.