Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst
Core
Technical specialist in Security Operations identifying, investigating, and responding to cyber threats while strengthening defensive capabilities through incident investigation, threat hunting, and detection engineering.
Role type
Senior IC Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst
Builds
Improved detections, controls, response processes, and security posture resilience
Domain
Cybersecurity / Financial Services
Required skills
Cyber incident investigation and response, Intelligence-led threat hunting, Detection engineering, Risk assessment, Security data analysis, Documentation and audit discipline, Human oversight of AI tools
Preferred skills
Microsoft Sentinel log analysis and playbook development, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Automation development, Financial services experience, Security certifications (CompTIA, ISC2, SANS, Microsoft)
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Entra, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, EDR tools
Responsibilities
Investigate complex security incidents across cloud, endpoint, identity, email, and network environments; Conduct intelligence-led threat hunts based on adversary campaigns; Develop, tune, and validate analytical rules to reduce alert fatigue; Translate findings into improved detections and response processes; Validate AI-generated outputs and retain accountability for security recommendations; Act as technical escalation point for complex alerts; Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to coordinate response activity.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
