Senior Threat Analyst 2 (Nights/Weekends)

Job Title: Senior Threat Analyst 2 (Nights/Weekends)Agency: NYC Cyber CommandLocation: Onsite at 11 MetroTech Center, 5th Floor (SOC), Brooklyn, NY 11201Assignment Start Date: October 7, 2024Assignment End Date: October 4, 2026Scheduled Work Hours: Night shifts, including weekends, between 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMMax Hourly Rate:70-74.80Total Hours: 3,640Job Summary:NYC Cyber Command is seeking a highly skilled Senior Threat Analyst for the Security Operations Center (SOC) to support the city's cybersecurity infrastructure. The position will play a crucial role in monitoring and responding to cyber threats on a 24x7x365 schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is critical in protecting the city's networks and public services from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.The Senior Threat Analyst will lead the SOCs threat management efforts by detecting, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents while mentoring junior analysts. The successful candidate will help the city build a robust cybersecurity posture, ensuring that threats are identified and neutralized before they can escalate.Key Responsibilities:Provide 24x7x365 monitoring and response to cybersecurity threats at NYCs SOC.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including City agencies, vendors, and information-sharing partners.Analyze security alerts and logs from SIEM and endpoint tools to identify intrusions, compromises, and anomalous behavior.Take immediate action to mitigate risks or escalate incidents as necessary.Generate regular SOC metrics and reports.Create and update situation reports (SITREPs) to document threat activities.Perform weekly quality control checks.Assist the SOC Director in preparing for incidents by updating playbooks and runbooks.Mandatory Qualifications:8+ years of experience in a SOC, Incident Response, or Threat Management role.Proven leadership ability to guide and mentor junior analysts, manage SOC operations, and coordinate team activities.Experience working in SOC environments, with proficiency in t

Created: 2024-10-19