Absolute Security

Senior Information Security Analyst

Absolute Security

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformLinuxMacOSPythonSplunk

About the role

  • Monitor and triage alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Lead investigations into endpoint and network security incidents including malware, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
  • Execute containment and remediation strategies for identified threats.
  • Conduct proactive threat hunts using CrowdStrike telemetry and threat intelligence.
  • Perform forensic analysis of compromised systems and malware samples.
  • Analyze network logs and packet captures to identify anomalies and attacker behavior.
  • Investigate cloud-based incidents across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
  • Assess cloud logging readiness and ensure audit trails are complete and actionable.
  • Collaborate with cloud operations teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Develop and refine playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
  • Tune SIEM rules and EDR policies to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity.
  • Participate in red/blue team exercises and contribute to continuous SOC maturity.
  • Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
  • Mentor junior SOC staff and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity analyst role.
  • Expert-level proficiency with CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender.
  • Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, malware behaviors, and incident response.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic).
  • Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals.
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and log analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
CrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Sentinelmalware analysisincident responseSIEMSplunkElasticscriptingPythonPowerShell
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringcollaborationleadership