Senior Security Analyst (SOC Level 3)

Ensign is hiring a Senior Security Analyst to lead high-severity incident response and containment activities, conducting forensic analysis, developing detection use cases, and mentoring junior analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strongly preferred certifications: GIAC (GCFA, GCIH, GCIA, GDAT), CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent
• Deep understanding of security monitoring and detection tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR)
• Strong hands-on experience in forensic tools, log analysis, malware analysis, and packet inspection
• Solid grasp of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), threat modeling, and behavior analytics
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is an advantage
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments (AWS/Azure security monitoring)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing
• Ability to lead investigations and influence cross-functional teams under pressure
• 4–6+ years of experience in SOC operations, incident response, or threat detection
• Experience working in or leading incident response within a 24x7 SOC or MSSP environment
• Prior involvement in threat hunting or red/purple team collaboration is a strong plus