Job Description:

· The Senior Threat Analyst position at NYC Cyber Command is mandated as part of a critical initiative due to the escalating cybersecurity threats faced by the city's infrastructure, public services, and sensitive data.

· In an era where cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, the role of a Senior Threat Analyst is paramount in fortifying the city's defences, analyzing emerging threats, and developing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks.

· Failure to fill this position not only exposes NYC to heightened vulnerabilities but also jeopardizes public health and safety initiatives reliant on secure digital systems.

· Without this Senior Threat Analyst, the city is susceptible to data breaches, infrastructure disruptions, and potential compromise of critical services, thereby compromising the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors alike.

Requirements:

· Minimum 8 years of experience in Threat Management/SOC/Incident Response environment.

· For a senior position, leadership this includes the ability to lead and mentor junior analysts, coordinate team activities, and manage SOC operations effectively.

· Prior experience working in a SOC environment is mandatory.

· This includes familiarity with SOC operations, procedures, and tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.

· Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and procedures

· Strong understanding of network and host technologies

· Experience applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusion using IDS methods and technologies.

· Experience with SIEM technologies, malware analysis and mitigation techniques

· Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)

· Interpret information collected by diagnostic network tools (Netflow, security event logs, IDS systems, etc.)

· Ability to investigate and solve complex problems.

· Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively communicating security incidents, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including SOC Director and senior management.

· Minimum 8 years of experience in Threat Management/SOC/Incident Response environment.

· For a senior position, leadership this includes the ability to lead and mentor junior analysts, coordinate team activities, and manage SOC operations effectively.

· Prior experience working in a SOC environment is mandatory.

· This includes familiarity with SOC operations, procedures, and tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.

· Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and procedures

· Strong understanding of network and host technologies

· Experience applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusion using IDS methods and technologies.

· Experience with SIEM technologies, malware analysis and mitigation techniques

· Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)

· Interpret information collected by diagnostic network tools (Netflow, security event logs, IDS systems, etc.)

· Ability to investigate and solve complex problems.

· Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively communicating security incidents, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including SOC Director and senior management.

· Minimum 8 years of experience in Threat Management/SOC/Incident Response environment.

· For a senior position, leadership this includes the ability to lead and mentor junior analysts, coordinate team activities, and manage SOC operations effectively.

· Prior experience working in a SOC environment is mandatory.

· This includes familiarity with SOC operations, procedures, and tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.

· Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, practices, and procedures

· Strong understanding of network and host technologies

· Experience applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusion using IDS methods and technologies.

· Experience with SIEM technologies, malware analysis and mitigation techniques

· Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation)

· Interpret information collected by diagnostic network tools (Netflow, security event logs, IDS systems, etc.)

· Ability to investigate and solve complex problems.

· Excellent communication skills are crucial for effectively communicating security incidents, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including SOC Director and senior management.