Contract to hire Security Operations Analyst who will support enterprise cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring activities. This role will be responsible for investigating security events, analyzing threats, coordinating response efforts, and helping strengthen the organization's overall security posture.
The ideal candidate has experience working in a security operations environment, performing incident investigations, threat hunting, and security monitoring across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity platforms. This individual should be comfortable analyzing attack techniques, working within the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
Requirements
3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or Cybersecurity Analytics
Experience investigating security alerts and responding to cybersecurity incidents
Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar SIEM and EDR platforms
Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, log analysis, and security monitoring tools
Knowledge of identity security, endpoint protection, networking, and cloud security concepts
Ability to perform threat hunting and identify indicators of compromise across multiple data sources
Experience analyzing malware, phishing, unauthorized access attempts, and other security events
Proficiency with Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages for automation and investigation
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams
This opportunity offers the chance to work on a collaborative security team focused on protecting critical systems, improving detection capabilities, and advancing security operations maturity.