Principal TDR Analyst

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Cyber Security Principal TDR Analyst is a subject matter expert and senior threat detection and response analyst focused on detection, incident response, tuning, automation, and threat hunting. The role supports a global organization with team members in North America, EMEA, and APAC.

The position combines technical expertise with mentoring, leading complex investigations, implementing automation, creating detection capabilities, and ongoing professional learning. A background in systems and network engineering is ideal. Some domestic travel is expected for project rollouts and North American IT group meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent threat management and incident response experience.
• Currently hold cybersecurity certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or CEH.
• 10 years of progressive experience in at least three of the following disciplines: threat detection and analysis; incident response and management; threat hunting; cyber threat intelligence; network security; or securing and monitoring operating system and cloud environments.
• Ability to function as a Level 3 SOC Analyst, analyzing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Advanced understanding of emerging threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and common attack vectors such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and lateral movement, with the ability to ensure rapid detection and response.
• Hands-on experience using SIEM and EDR platforms for centralized log analysis, real-time threat monitoring, and in-depth incident investigations.
• Proficiency with Windows and Unix/Linux command lines and scripting languages for data analysis and investigations.
• Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence feeds and standards, and ability to incorporate indicators and threat intelligence into monitoring operations.

Nice To Haves

• Background in systems and network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into complex events, determine incident scope and severity, assess escalation needs and urgency, and gather relevant evidence.
• Lead incident root cause analysis, identify attack vectors, and determine affected systems.
• Execute incident response end-to-end, including rapid threat containment, eradication of malicious artifacts, and system restoration.
• Lead threat hunting operations across a global, distributed technology environment.
• Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise and hidden threats in logs, network traffic, and endpoint telemetry using hypothesis-driven techniques and knowledge of attacker behavior.
• Tune SIEM and EDR detection rules, thresholds, and automation playbooks, and automate repetitive response actions.
• Use threat intelligence to enrich analysis and response; stay current on vulnerabilities and adversary tactics and adjust monitoring rules and detection strategies.
• Map adversary techniques, uncover stealthy threats, and close gaps in standard detection coverage through proactive threat hunting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, DevOps, and business teams, during high-impact incidents, translating technical findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global SOC colleagues across regions on investigations and hand-offs to ensure coverage and knowledge sharing.
• Document repeatable investigation steps, findings, and actions for incident types; prepare incident reports and contribute to post-incident reviews with recommendations to prevent recurrence.

Benefits

• Access earned pay in advance through the DailyPay app.
• On-the-spot recognition awards through the Awardco platform, including gift cards.
• Multiple medical care options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Travel discounts, pet insurance, discount shopping, and other employee extras.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) program.
• Internal mobility and transfer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior