Job Title: Senior SOC Analyst
Location: Irving, TX
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including at least 4 years in SOC, incident response, or threat hunting roles
• Advanced proficiency with SIEM and EDR platforms, including complex query development (e.g., Splunk SPL) and detection engineering
• Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and cloud attack techniques, including persistence, privilege escalation, and lateral movement
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell for automation, data analysis, and tooling
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or XQL for Cyber defense Operation and Investigation
Preferred Qualifications
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GCTI, or OSCP
• Experience developing Cortex XSOAR content and implementing risk-based alerting in Splunk ES
• Experience responding to incidents in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Microsoft 365
• Prior experience as an incident commander, SOC shift lead, or team lead
