Lead Cyber Defense Monitoring Analyst

Description

The Lead Cyber Defense Monitoring Analyst is an integral leadership role within our Cyber Defense Monitoring (CDM) team, entrusted with overseeing and supporting technical and operational aspects of our cybersecurity triage processes, with a strong focus on cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of deep technical expertise, industry experience, and dynamic leadership abilities. Acting as an escalation point for technical issues, the Lead Analyst will guide the team in analyzing, triaging, and escalating cybersecurity incidents to our Cyber Defense Incident Response team. The position also entails significant managerial responsibilities, including setting strategic direction and managing team performance. Our business operates in the Google Cloud environment, so candidates should have substantial hands on experience with cloud technologies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Help drive our ongoing transition to Google Cloud, implementing cloud-based cyber defense detection strategies using tools such as Google Chronicle.
• Supervise the monitoring and triage of security events via the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, ensuring accurate escalation to the Incident Response team.
• Manage a team of up to 8 Cyber Defense Analysts providing guidance and support.
• Develop, document, and implement triage processes for both on-premises and Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with other Cyber Defense teams to promote proactive detection measures and threat hunting engagements.
• Represent the CDM team in meetings and projects requiring deep expertise in Cyber Defense.
• Coordinate technical projects and manage team performance goals and targets.
• Act as an escalation point for Cyber Security Events from the CDM team requiring deep understanding of on-premises and cloud technologies.

Job Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in Information Security, with a demonstrated passion for the field.
• 3+ Years of experience in Cloud based Cyber Security, preferable Google Cloud.
• Experience in managing a cyber security operations team.
• Experience in developing and executing incident triage processes in a cloud environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a user-friendly language.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple objectives.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of leading and inspiring a team.
• Proficient in prioritizing and executing tasks in high-pressure situations.
• Skilled in liaising effectively across all organizational levels.

Formal Education, Skills, & Certifications:

• Cloud security certifications like Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, Information System or related work experience.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFE, GMON, GCFA, GNFA, or similar credentials.
• Proficient with Python, Rust, Java, or related languages.

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