Security Analyst (Cyber Defense)

TL;DR

Security Analyst (Cyber Defense): Leading complex security incidents and mentoring the incident response team with an accent on cloud security, application security, and modern adversary techniques. Focus on improving detection coverage, conducting threat-informed activities, and building relationships with service-owning teams.

Company

hirify.global is building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond.

What you will do

• Lead complex security incidents as incident commander from detection through resolution.
• Mentor the incident response team on advanced IC techniques and stakeholder management.
• Serve as technical escalation point for investigations requiring deep expertise in cloud security and application security.
• Develop team capabilities through hands-on mentorship during real incidents.
• Proactively identify and fix operational gaps, improve processes, and optimize our MSSP partnership.
• Improve detection coverage by conducting post-incident analysis and mapping gaps to MITRE ATT&CK.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years in security operations with proven incident commander experience leading complex, multi-team security incidents.
• Strong cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including architecture, IAM, and logging.
• Expert investigation skills across SIEM (Google Chronicle preferred), EDR (CrowdStrike preferred), and cloud security platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor analysts and improve team technical capabilities.
• Self-directed operational mindset—identifies gaps and implements solutions without constant oversight.
• MITRE ATT&CK framework expertise and understanding of modern adversary techniques.
• Strong communication skills for directing senior analyst during incidents and explaining complex topics clearly.

Nice to have

• Detection engineering or SIEM rule writing experience.
• Threat hunting methodologies and frameworks.
• Threat intelligence consumption and operationalization.
• Scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell).
• Application security fundamentals.
• GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA), CISSP, or comparable certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated team of security professionals focused on evolving hirify.global's security posture.
• Committed to a higher purpose, continuously challenge ourselves and our organization to excel.
• Advocates for a diverse workplace, fostering an environment where individuals can bring their authentic selves.
• Belief in the value of our people.