Cyber Defense Analyst

RedCloud Consulting


Date: 1 day ago
City: Lehi, UT
Contract type: Full time
RedCloud Consulting is a business and IT consulting company with local Puget Sound Enterprise and Mid-sized clients. RedCloud seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst to support immediate client operations. Seattle Business Magazine has recognized us, ranked #1 on their "Best Companies to Work for in Washington" for Mid-Sized Businesses list, awarded #1 Fastest Growing Company in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal, and named on the Inc. 500/5000 list.

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cyber Defense Analyst with demonstrated analytical skills to play a key role in our security operations. This critical position involves analyzing, investigating, containing, and responding to cybersecurity alerts. Your cybersecurity expertise, analytical insight, sharp instincts, and attention to detail will be vital in minimizing damage, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring business continuity.

"This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 50% in-office presence at our client’s Lehi, UT location.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Investigate and Analyze: Conduct thorough investigations using critical thinking to identify indicators of compromise. Coordinate with team members on containment and response activities.
  • Case Management: Maintain meticulous case management, ensuring all investigative actions are properly documented to support dispositions.
  • Security Operations: Participate in rotational opportunities across the Security Coordination Center, including incident response, cyber threat hunting, and detection engineering.
  • Mentorship: Provide mentorship to other cyber defense analysts and act as an escalation point to aid in cyber defense operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in case reviews, identify opportunities for continuous improvement in investigations and documentation, and mentor junior analysts.
  • Simulations and Training: Engage in tabletop exercises and incident simulations to enhance response strategies.
  • Stay Informed: Actively pursue knowledge of emerging threats and attack vectors while maintaining expertise in the dynamic cyber landscape.
  • Global Team Collaboration: Engage as an active member of a global 24x7 cyber defensive operations team, which will require some weekend coverage.
  • Process Documentation: Create, update, and maintain investigative process documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Experience: Proven experience in conducting thorough cybersecurity investigations.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and familiarity with a broad set of security tools and investigation-supporting datasets.
  • Security Fundamentals: Proven understanding of security and privacy fundamentals.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaboration: A collaborative outlook that seeks to build and cultivate relationships.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers

RedCloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the United States during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the United States will be requested. RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Us

RedCloud is a boutique, business and technology consulting firm providing local companies with expert-level support for over two decades. Whether it’s to solve a specific business challenge or to provide additional support for an ambitious project, we can help bring even the most visionary endeavors to fruition.

Anchored by a foundation of "integrity-based consulting", the RedCloud team of subject matter experts collaborate closely with clients to develop and implement high-level solutions, bringing stability, growth, and innovation together for long-term success. We provide a broad array of business and technology consulting services through RedCloud’s core services: Empower Operations, Empower Sales and Marketing, Empower Customers, Empower Security and Privacy.

Visit http://www.redcloudconsulting.com/ for more info.

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