Senior Security Analyst — Threat Hunting & IR (SF)

ISC2 East Bay Chapter; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join their Information Security team. This role will focus on analyzing security events and implementing enhancements to detection capabilities, ensuring the safety of patient data. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, relevant certifications, and a solid track record in security operations. The position offers competitive compensation within a range of $75,000 to $100,000, based on experience, and emphasizes the importance of a resilient security posture.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a related technical degree or equivalent experience and certifications.
• At least 2 years in a SOC or Incident Response team, or equivalent IT Operations experience.
• Comfortable with security platforms like SIEMs and EDR tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting across networks, operating systems, and applications.
• Understanding of log correlation and writing logic for security alerts.
• Deep understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
• Ability to analyze network flows and find hidden threats.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth analysis of security events, logs, and network traffic using various security tools.
• Develop and implement detection capabilities through custom correlation rules and dashboards.
• Conduct threat hunts for persistent threats within environments.
• Refine incident response playbooks and operational procedures.
• Review third-party vendors for security compliance.

Job description

A leading medical technology firm in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to join their Information Security team. This role will focus on analyzing security events and implementing enhancements to detection capabilities, ensuring the safety of patient data. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, relevant certifications, and a solid track record in security operations. The position offers competitive compensation within a range of $75,000 to $100,000, based on experience, and emphasizes the importance of a resilient security posture.