Security Analyst

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Security Analyst to join our Information Technology Center of Excellence team. In this role, you will act as a primary technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity threats, drive incident response initiatives, and support the continuous improvement of our security posture for a leading telecommunications client.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for high-severity or complex security incidents. Lead the containment, investigation, and eradication of threats.
• Continuously review alert queues, optimize SIEM rules, and partner with detection engineering teams to minimize false positives
• Conduct regular risk assessments, evaluate organizational security posture, and prioritize system vulnerability remediations
• Coach and mentor junior security analysts in investigation methodologies, forensic analysis, and runbook execution
• Ensure security controls align with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001) and assist in drafting security policies
• Translate complex technical findings and threat trends into actionable business intelligence for executive leadership

About you

• Proven track record in threat detection, SIEM optimization, vulnerability management, and incident response leadership
• Experience conducting forensic analysis, executing runbooks, and managing security risk assessments
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or HIPAA
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor team members and present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shifting environment and adapt to a hybrid work arrangement