[Remote] Principal Security Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Critical Start is hiring a Principal Security Analyst to monitor customer networks and detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats. The role includes MDR alert triage, creating and reviewing security playbooks and automations, communicating about high-severity incidents, and verifying console protection actions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in shift-based teams performing 24x7 monitoring of customer networks to detect and stop attacks
• Analyze Events, Alerts, and Threat Intelligence data used in investigations of potential attacks against customer networks with the assistance of our Critical Start SOC AI
• Recommend response actions for active attacks
• Implement response actions to stop attackers with approval of Supervisor/Sr. Analysts
• Create playbooks, knowledge objects, and other automations within the MDR SOAR platform
• Review Security Analyst created orchestration for decision accuracy, sound logic, and proper documentation prior to adding it to the Trusted Behavior Registry
• Written and verbal when required
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) within our platform
• EDR: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike Falcon, Palo Alto Cortex XDR
• Other: Microsoft Defender Suite (M365D, Outlook, Identity, Cloud)
• Able to verify correct execution of Lead and Principal console protection actions to provide two-person integrity

Skills

• At least 12 months of SOC experience
• A CySA+ certification or equivalent
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• At least 12 months of SOC Tenure or equivalent experience
• [CySA + Certification](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security) or Equivalent
• Understanding on how to use AI within the work environment
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner
• Make timely decisions in the context of workflow
• Ability to complete tasks and perform in situations requiring speed deadlines, or productivity quota
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress situations
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits with generous employer contributions for medical, dental, and vision
• Additional Ancillary Benefits offered at 100% employee contribution
• Unlimited PTO (Paid Time Off) policy
• Paid Parental and Military Leave
• Employer-provided Life Insurance (up to $100K coverage)
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Program
• 24/7/365 availability of Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Wellness Initiatives
• Optional Pet Benefits Discount Plan
• Casual dress code every day
• Open offices, collaborative meeting spaces, phone rooms, and wellness rooms at the Plano, TX workplace
• Breakroom games including ping-pong, bubble hockey, foosball, and a gaming machine

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