Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Critical Start provides managed security services, including 24/7 detection, investigation, and response across IT and OT. The Lead Security Analyst supervises and develops SOC analysts while supporting information security monitoring, incident response, escalation reviews, and team training.
Responsibilities
- The Lead Security Analyst assumes the role of the first-line supervisor for analysts within the SOC
- They receive and respond to potential security incidents that have been escalated by the security analysts
- Review the case notes provided by analysts, and if necessary, conduct further in-depth analysis. This may involve analyzing payloads, signatures, attackers, IOC's, and threat intelligence
- Act as mentors and trainers for Senior and Principal Analysts, providing on-the-job training (OJT) and structured technical training
- Conduct escalation and orchestration reviews to ensure quality assurance
- Take responsibility for team training initiatives aimed at improving the overall efficiency of the SOC
Skills
- The ideal candidate will excel in communication, confidently engaging with individuals at all levels of management within the organization
- Additionally, they should demonstrate exceptional interview and screening skills, be comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and consistently uphold a high level of confidentiality
- 2-3 years of experience in Information Security
- Possession of CASP+ certification or an equivalent or higher certification
- Certifications in MDR Tool Suite from relevant vendors
- The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner
- Make timely decisions in the context of workflow
- Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines, or productivity quota
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations
- Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits with generous employer contributions for medical, dental, and vision
- Additional Ancillary Benefits offered at 100% employee contribution
- Unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) policy
- Paid Parental and Military Leave
- Employer-provided Life Insurance (up to $100K coverage)
- Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Program
- 24/7/365 availability of Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Wellness Initiatives
- Optional Pet Benefits Discount Plan
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