Principal Cyber Threat Analyst
About The Position
As a Principal Cyber Threat Analyst on the Detection, Analysis, and Response team, this role is responsible for identifying, investigating, and preventing cyber threats across the enterprise. Unlike a traditional SOC, this team focuses on deep investigations, advanced detection engineering, threat hunting, and rapid response. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security operations, combined with a strong understanding of business processes and the financial services landscape. This role partners closely with threat intelligence, engineering, and business stakeholders to proactively identify risk, improve detection and response capabilities, and secure emerging technologies, including; Endpoint, Network, Identity, AI, CI/CD Supply Chain and Cloud. Success in this role requires drive, self motivation, initiative, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex threats into actionable outcomes that align with business risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or other relevant experience.
- 6 to 8 years of experience with the analysis/investigation and containment of potential data breaches or cyber security incidents.
- Scripting/Coding experience - Python, Regex, Yara as examples
- Knowledge of current hacking techniques, vulnerability disclosures, data breach incidents, and security analysis techniques
- Knowledge of malware families, botnets, threats by sector, and various attack campaigns and attacker methods, tools/techniques/practices
- Knowledge of cloud technologies including O365
- Common security controls is required including; authentication, encryption, IDS, WAFs, firewalls, HIPS, EDR, EPP, etc.
- Proficient in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Understanding of application protocols
- Strong analytical, tactical and critical thinking ability.
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels
Nice To Haves
- Preferred CISSP, GIAC, or other relevant certification
Responsibilities
- Monitor system logs, respond to incidents, and preserve forensic evidence; escalate issues with appropriate severity and action items. Serve as a Incident Handler / Commander during incidents.
- Guide analysts through investigations and response activities; act as Incident Commander during active incidents and post-action events.
- Review alerts, refine triage techniques, coach on detection logic, and lead incident handling and documentation.
- Design playbooks, workflows, and detection content; participate in threat hunting and deep research analysis across all types of infrastructure.
- Work with product owners and vendors to translate business priorities into security initiatives; assist in root cause analysis and remediation.
- Ensure efforts support threat coverage, automation, and data quality; identify gaps in tooling and recommend solutions.
- Participate in interview panels, shape onboarding materials, and mentor junior analysts.
- Pursue certifications and training; share insights with the team and foster a learning culture.
- Maintain knowledge of security technologies; assist lines of business in developing secure solutions.
- Assess, implement, and manage security systems; provide technical assistance in detection and resolution of security problems.
- Provide expertise and oversight for strategic Cyber projects to enhance capabilities and maturity.
- Participate in on-call rotation to ensure timely response to incidents.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and differentiated compensation offerings
- Eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan
- Extensive benefits programs designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
