Lead Cyber Security Analyst - Threat Detection & Response

As a highly skilled and motivated Lead Cyber Security Analyst at our client's rapidly expanding FinTech firm, you will have the opportunity to join their dedicated security operations center in a fully remote position. Your role will involve overseeing the identification, analysis, and response to cyber threats to ensure the robust protection of sensitive data and critical infrastructure. You will lead a team of security analysts, driving continuous improvement in threat detection capabilities, incident response procedures, and security monitoring tools. Your deep knowledge of current cyber threats, security protocols, and incident management frameworks will be crucial in leading and mentoring technical teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your exceptional analytical skills, strategic thinking, and proactive approach to cybersecurity will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team, overseeing daily operations and incident management activities. - Develop, implement, and refine advanced threat detection strategies using SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security technologies. - Conduct in-depth analysis of security alerts and incidents, determining scope, impact, and root cause. - Coordinate and execute incident response plans, ensuring timely and effective containment, eradication, and recovery. - Manage and mentor junior security analysts, providing technical guidance and professional development support. - Stay abreast of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors, and update security measures accordingly. - Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for security policies, procedures, and playbooks. - Collaborate with IT infrastructure, development, and compliance teams to integrate security best practices across the organization. - Conduct security awareness training and promote a security-conscious culture. - Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing coordination. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and processes. - Prepare regular reports on security incidents, trends, and team performance for senior management.

Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. - Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior analyst role focused on threat detection and incident response. - In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), threat intelligence platforms, and security tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR). - Proven experience leading and managing technical teams. - Strong understanding of network security, endpoint security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and application security. - Expertise in malware analysis, forensic investigation, and reverse engineering is highly desirable. - Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, or CISM are strongly preferred. - Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues clearly. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team setting.

This role offers you a unique opportunity to play a leading role in safeguarding a cutting-edge financial technology company with the flexibility of a fully remote position. As a highly skilled and motivated Lead Cyber Security Analyst at our client's rapidly expanding FinTech firm, you will have the opportunity to join their dedicated security operations center in a fully remote position. Your role will involve overseeing the identification, analysis, and response to cyber threats to ensure the robust protection of sensitive data and critical infrastructure. You will lead a team of security analysts, driving continuous improvement in threat detection capabilities, incident response procedures, and security monitoring tools. Your deep knowledge of current cyber threats, security protocols, and incident management frameworks will be crucial in leading and mentoring technical teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your exceptional analytical skills, strategic thinking, and proactive approach to cybersecurity will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities: - Lead the Threat Detection and Response (TDR) team, overseeing daily operations and incident management activities. - Develop, implement, and refine advanced threat detection strategies using SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security technologies. - Conduct in-depth analysis of security alerts and incidents, determining scope, impact, and root cause. - Coordinate and execute incident response plans, ensuring timely and effective containment, eradication, and recovery. - Manage and mentor junior security analysts, providing technical guidance and professional development supp