Cybersecurity Analyst III

About the Role

Merci Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst III to support a mission-critical engagement for one of our enterprise clients. In this role, you will serve as a senior member of the security operations team, responsible for threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across a complex hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts using SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent) and lead investigation of escalated incidents
• Conduct threat hunting, root cause analysis, and forensic investigations across endpoint, network, and cloud environments
• Develop and refine detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures to improve SOC efficiency
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure and application teams
• Support compliance activities related to NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, or CMMC frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess security risks and recommend mitigating controls
• Produce executive-ready reports and documentation on security posture, incidents, and remediation status
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge base development

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in a SOC, MSSP, or enterprise security environment
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewall architecture, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with incident response lifecycle and digital forensics
• Familiarity with security frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls
• One or more active certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or regulated industry clients
• Scripting skills in Python or PowerShell for automation and analysis
• Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation workflows