Senior Security Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Monitor and analyze security events and logs, lead incident response, and build advanced detections and automations to strengthen the security posture with an accent on root-cause investigations, threat hunting, and mentoring SOC analysts. Focus on turning complex alerts into actionable intelligence while minimizing business impact during high-severity incidents.

Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Salary: $97,600-$109,800 annually

Company

hirify.global develops real estate software and property technology solutions.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyze security events and logs to detect potential threats and conduct in-depth investigations.
• Lead incident response to rapidly identify, contain, and mitigate security threats with minimal business impact.
• Perform advanced threat analysis and root-cause investigations, incorporating threat intelligence into proactive threat hunting.
• Design, implement, and enhance security detections, automations, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide escalation support and mentor Level I and II analysts while collaborating cross-functionally on corrective actions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with security solutions and technologies.
• 5+ years of experience with information/endpoint/network security.
• 5+ years of Security Operations Center (SOC) experience.
• Professional Security Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of incident response processes and root-cause determination.
• Proficiency with security technologies (e.g., EDR, NDR, IPS, WAF, SIEM) and networking/security fundamentals (TCP/IP, ACL/NAC), plus scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and SQL.

Nice to have

• Experience with Endpoint Protection Platforms (PAN XSIAM or XSOAR preferred) and security automation (SIEM dashboards/widgets, advanced queries).
• Experience leading incident management processes.
• Experience integrating threat intelligence into advanced threat hunting.
• Experience creating security tooling, scripts, and automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• 100% paid employee medical premiums.
• Company profit-sharing plan.
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through hirify.global’s applicant portal.
• Interviews and evaluation of incident response, threat analysis, and security tooling experience.