Senior Detection and Response Analyst

Job Title Senior Detection and Response Analyst

Pay Competitive salary (specific range to be discussed)

Location Plano, Texas (Remote)

Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Detection and Response Analyst to join a dynamic cybersecurity team supporting regional security operations. The role involves maintaining 24x7 monitoring, threat analysis, incident triage, and contributing to the overall security posture of a growing global organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in critical security technologies while supporting a company committed to expansion and innovation.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Security Operations monitoring
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (preferred)
• Experience with security tools such as Sentinel, Splunk, ATP, Symantec End Point, TrendMicro Antivirus, McAfee Web Gateway, Checkpoint Firewalls, Bluecoat, Sourcefire, Active Directory, or equivalent assets
• Strong understanding of network monitoring, exploitation techniques, and threat landscape
• Knowledge of risk assessment tools, attack vectors, and web application security (SQL injection, cross-site scripting, etc.)
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CASP are a plus
• Automation experience with tools like Tines is highly valued
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Act as escalation point for security incidents; provide feedback and recommendations to improve monitoring capabilities
• Lead and mentor incident detection team members, ensuring high-quality incident response
• Triage and analyze security incidents using cyber threat intelligence, intrusion detection systems, and other boundary devices
• Maintain understanding of evolving cyber threats including malware, phishing, DDoS, and physical security threats
• Support 24x7 coverage; participate in on-call rotations
• Contribute to agentic SOC development by providing technical feedback and tuning security tools
• Conduct threat hunting based on internal and external intelligence
• Improve operational efficiency, create detailed reports, and develop documentation and playbooks
• Support internal and customer service requests related to security incidents and threats
• Assist in containment, remediation, and coordination during security incidents

Benefits

• 6-month contract with strong potential for extension and becoming a full-time employee
• 100% remote work environment
• Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding organization
• Be part of a company emphasizing security and innovation across its ecosystem
• Join a collaborative and positive company culture that values growth and development

Note: This role offers a unique chance to work at the forefront of cybersecurity in a major corporation investing heavily in security initiatives.