Senior Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst – L3 (Remote) - Contract to Hire

Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst – L3 (Remote) Location: Fully Remote Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst (SOC L3) to lead advanced security investigations and incident response activities. This role is ideal for professionals with 6 - 12 years of cybersecurity experience who can handle complex threats, support SOC operations, and guide junior analysts. Key Responsibilities: - Lead investigation of complex and high-severity security incidents - Perform advanced threat analysis, root cause analysis, and forensics - Lead incident response, containment, and recovery efforts - Conduct proactive threat hunting and detection improvements - Tune SIEM rules and reduce false positives - Develop and improve SOC playbooks and response processes - Provide technical guidance and mentoring to L1 and L2 analysts - Work with IT, cloud, and security teams to strengthen defenses - Support post-incident reviews and security improvements Skills & Knowledge: - Strong experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.) - Advanced knowledge of incident response and threat detection - Experience with EDR/XDR and NDR tools - Strong understanding of network, endpoint, and cloud security - Hands-on experience with threat hunting and malware analysis - Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework - Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation - Experience with SOAR tools is a plus - Strong communication and leadership skills Experience: - 6 - 12 years of experience in SOC or cybersecurity roles - Experience leading or handling major security incidents - Security certifications are beneficial but not required Apply tot his job