Senior Information Security Analyst

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonuses

Remote work benefits (health, dental,-

Professional development budget

Flexible hours, remote regions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Analyst for a fully remote position. You will lead advanced threat detection, incident response, and security strategy development while mentoring junior analysts and driving security initiatives, all in a remote-first environment to protect the organization’s digital footprint.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, expert SIEM/EDR capabilities, and collaboration across teams to enhance security maturity, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 7+ years in information security focusing on threat analysis and incident response.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification mandatory.
• Excellent communication and remote leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation and response to complex security incidents, including APTs.
• Develop and refine security monitoring, SIEM rule tuning.
• Conduct risk assessments and remediation plans for vulnerabilities.
• Mentor junior analysts and drive security initiatives.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

SIEM expertise

EDR tools

Security leadership

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Threat intelligence feeds

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Information Security Analyst for a fully remote position. This role is pivotal in leading advanced threat detection, incident response, and security strategy development. You will mentor junior analysts, drive security initiatives, and work autonomously to protect the organization's digital footprint. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in a remote-first environment, contributing significantly to the company's security maturity from anywhere in the country, supporting our operations in Welkom and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the investigation and response to complex security incidents, including advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Develop and refine security monitoring strategies, tuning SIEM rules and alerting mechanisms.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments and develop remediation plans for identified vulnerabilities.
• Design and implement security awareness programs and provide guidance to employees on security best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a focus on threat analysis and incident response.
• Expertise in SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Deep understanding of operating system security, network protocols, and common exploitation techniques.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced security certification is mandatory.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, suitable for a remote leadership role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere within the designated remote regions.
• Opportunity to lead key security initiatives and shape the future of cybersecurity within the company.
• Retirement savings plan.