Senior Information Security Analyst (Cyber Security) (Los Angeles)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, email security, and related platforms.
• Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents, including root cause analysis, log review, endpoint forensics and remediation.
• Escalate high-severity incidents as needed and collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Perform daily security operations, including alert tuning, threat hunting, and vulnerability follow-up.
• Maintain, configure, and optimize security tools (SIEM, EDR, email security, vulnerability scanners, PAM, ManageEngine).
• Develop automation and improve workflows to enhance detection and incident response efficiency.
• Enhance detection rules, playbooks, and procedures to strengthen continuous threat monitoring.
• Prepare reports and metrics, support audits/compliance efforts, and mentor junior analysts.

Requirement and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of hands-on experience in security operations or incident response.
• Strong technical expertise in SIEM administration, log analysis, endpoint protection, EDR, and network security monitoring.
• Experience securing Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Hands-on experience with ManageEngine tools.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, CIS Controls) and ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, CISSP, Security+, CySA+, AZ-500) are preferred.
• Familiarity with identity security, Active Directory, and cloud identity platforms is preferred.
• Experience working in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, etc.) is preferred.

Base annual salary range: $80K - 120K