Senior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Leading advanced threat detection and incident response within a Security Operations Center with an accent on SIEM optimization and proactive threat hunting. Focus on analyzing complex security incidents, mentoring analysts, and developing detection rules using Microsoft Sentinel.

Location: Marlborough, MA. Training period requires onsite in office 5 days a week; hybrid option available thereafter.

Company

hirify.global provides advanced cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services for defense and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Monitor security alerts and perform advanced threat hunting using SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.
• Lead incident response efforts for high-severity events, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Research emerging threats and develop/tune detection rules to reduce false positives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level analysts and provide guidance on complex escalations.
• Create technical reports and executive summaries to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or a SOC environment.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, specifically Microsoft Sentinel.
• Proficiency in log analysis, network protocols, and security event correlation.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with threat frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CISSP, GSEC, GCIH, GCTI, or CEH.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of SOAR platforms and security automation tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative teamwork environment with a focus on innovation and collective expertise.
• Opportunity to work with talented individuals on demanding intelligence mission support.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• Includes an on-call rotation for surge support or active incident investigation.