Senior SOC Analyst – Incident Response Lead (Remote)

Mitchell Martin Inc.; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin Inc. is seeking a Sr SOC Analyst for Irving, TX to lead complex security incident investigations in a remote setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior analysts while advancing detection engineering and threat hunting capabilities.

The role requires deep cybersecurity expertise, hands-on forensics, and automation experience using Python or PowerShell. This is a contract position with a focus on security operations and incident response excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 4 years in SOC roles.
• Proficiency in SIEM and EDR platforms with advanced query development skills.
• Hands-on experience with digital forensics and malware analysis.
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for automation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact incident response, acting as technical lead for critical incidents.
• Conduct advanced forensic analysis to establish root cause and scope of security incidents.
• Design and execute threat hunting initiatives based on intelligence and risk assessments.
• Drive the development and improvement of detection systems and automation processes.
• Mentor and guide junior analysts, providing technical leadership and support.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Forensics tools

Job description

Mitchell Martin Inc. is seeking a Sr SOC Analyst for Irving, TX to lead complex security incident investigations in a remote setting. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior analysts while advancing detection engineering and threat hunting capabilities.

The role requires deep cybersecurity expertise, hands-on forensics, and automation experience using Python or PowerShell. This is a contract position with a focus on security operations and incident response excellence.