Lead Cybersecurity - Insider Risk Analyst (Charlotte)

Charlotte, NC, US • Posted 4 days ago • Updated 4 days ago

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GDH

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Summary

As the Lead Cybersecurity Insider Risk Analyst, you will take charge of managing high-priority cybersecurity incidents, leading investigations, and executing comprehensive response actions. You will proactively develop detection rules, adapt to emerging threats, and collaborate across teams to enhance defenses. The role also involves mentoring team members, refining processes, and communicating effectively with executive leadership to prioritize security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Incident Leadership: Manage escalated cybersecurity incidents, acting as the primary investigator and incident responder, ensuring effective resolution.
Threat Detection & Analysis: Develop and maintain advanced detection rules; analyze threats across various operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Response & Remediation: Lead remediation efforts, design micro-hunts for actionable intelligence, and improve incident response workflows.
Team Mentorship: Guide and mentor incident response team members; promote continuous learning and development.
Process Improvement: Assist in creating and practicing tabletop scenarios, refining response procedures, and ensuring incident documentation meets organizational standards.
Technical Analysis: Utilize tools such as SPLUNK, EDR platforms, threat intelligence solutions, and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate and enhance investigations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with threat analysis units, network teams, and business units to understand infrastructure and strengthen security strategies.
Reporting & Communication: Prepare clear, concise reports for leadership; conduct post-incident reviews and provide strategic insights.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 4+ years in incident response, security operations, or related cybersecurity roles, with a track record of managing complex incidents.

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience with incident management platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), network forensics, malware analysis, and cloud security.
Skills in host and network analysis, threat intelligence, and alert creation.
Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation purposes.

Knowledge: Deep understanding of attack frameworks, malware behaviors, attack vectors, and network protocols. Familiarity with SaaS/cloud security, VPNs, and mobility threats.
Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Communication: Ability to clearly articulate technical issues to diverse audiences, including executive teams.
Leadership: Capable of mentoring, influencing, and collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Publishing Pay Range: $65.00 - $70.00 USD Hourly

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Dice Id: 10112156
Position Id: 112021
Posted 4 days ago

Company Info

About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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