Principal Cyber Threat Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Cyber Threat Analyst (Cybersecurity): Identifying, investigating, and preventing cyber threats across the enterprise with an accent on advanced detection engineering, threat hunting, and rapid response. Focus on securing emerging technologies including AI, Cloud, and CI/CD supply chains while leading incident handling and forensic investigations.

Location: Virtual (Must be based in the US; no immigration sponsorship available)

Salary: $96,500 - $207,500 Annual

Company

hirify.global is a financial services institution providing comprehensive banking and investment opportunities.

What you will do

• Lead incident response as an Incident Commander, monitoring logs and preserving forensic evidence.
• Design playbooks, workflows, and detection content for threat hunting and deep research analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts and guide the team through complex security investigations.
• Partner with business stakeholders and vendors to translate risk into actionable security initiatives.
• Manage and implement security systems (IDS, WAF, EDR) and identify tooling gaps.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure timely response to critical security incidents.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US; position not available for immigration sponsorship.
• 6 to 8 years of experience in the analysis and containment of cybersecurity incidents.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding using Python, Regex, or Yara.
• Deep knowledge of hacking techniques, malware families, and attacker methods.
• Experience with cloud technologies (O365) and security controls (EDR, EPP, HIPS).
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems.

Nice to have

• CISSP, GIAC, or other relevant professional security certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards including physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• Differentiated compensation based on skillset, experience, and location.
• Supportive learning culture with encouragement to pursue ongoing training.
• Engaged and inclusive corporate environment promoting equal employment opportunity.