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Sr. SOC Analyst - Level 3

Sr. SOC Analyst - Level 3

Perennial Resources InternationalSt Paul, MN, United States
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Role : Sr. SOC Analyst - Level 3

Full-time / Permanent

Onsite in Austin, TX - Must be local

Responsibilities :

  • Provide mentorship and technical oversight to L2 analysts and MSSP-led supporting staff, reviewing investigations and guiding escalation decisions.
  • Lead incident response efforts for high-severity events, coordinating across teams to ensure effective containment and remediation.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation protocols.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training activities to build a high-performing SOC team.
  • Conduct advanced investigations of security alerts and incidents, including malware analysis, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
  • Perform threat hunting using hypothesis-driven approaches and threat intelligence to uncover hidden threats.
  • Develop and tune detection rules, correlation logic, and behavioral analytics across SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms.
  • Analyze attacker TTPs and translate them into actionable detections using frameworks such as MITRE Telecommunication&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
  • Lead forensic investigations, including memory, disk, and network analysis, to support incident response and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with detection engineering and threat intelligence teams to improve detection coverage and response workflows.
  • Serve as a key point of contact during major incidents, providing technical updates and risk assessments to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Document investigation findings, incident timelines, and lessons learned in a clear and structured format.
  • Support compliance and audit efforts by ensuring incident handling aligns with regulatory and policy requirements.
  • Collaborate with IT, OT, and business units to ensure visibility and response capabilities across all environments.
  • Contribute to SOC maturity assessments and strategic planning to enhance the organization's cyber defense posture.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Five (5) years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role, with at least 2 years in a senior or L3 capacity in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Proficiency in SIEM (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black), and forensic tools.
  • Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) from a security perspective.
  • Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, malware analysis tools, and adversary simulation frameworks.
  • Industry certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Senior-level expertise in leading complex investigations and responding to advanced cyber threats
  • Skilled in malware analysis, threat hunting, and forensic investigations across diverse environments
  • Proficient in developing detection logic and tuning analytics to identify sophisticated attacker behaviors
  • Strong understanding of adversary TTPs and frameworks like MITRE Telecommunication&CK and Cyber Kill Chain
  • Effective mentor and technical leader for junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence in the SOC
  • Experienced in coordinating incident response efforts and communicating findings to stakeholders
  • Committed to continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to assess risk, lead under pressure, and drive operational maturity
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