Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst
Core
Technical specialist in Security Operations identifying, investigating, and responding to cyber threats while strengthening defensive capabilities through intelligence-led hunting and AI-assisted analysis.
Role type
Senior IC Advanced Cyber Threat Analyst
Builds
Improved detections, controls, response processes, and security posture resilience
Domain
Cybersecurity / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Cyber incident investigation and response, Intelligence-led threat hunting, Detection engineering and rule tuning, Cloud/Endpoint/Identity/Email/Network security analysis, Risk assessment and containment strategy, AI-assisted analysis validation, Technical escalation management, Security documentation and audit discipline
Preferred skills
Microsoft Sentinel log analysis and playbook development, EDR technology experience, Automation development, Financial services or regulated environment experience, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/SSCP or SANS certifications, Microsoft SC-200/AZ-500 certifications
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Entra, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, for Endpoint), Microsoft Sentinel
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 noise; 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