Job Summary (SOC Senior Threat Analyst - NYC Cyber Command):
- Monitor and analyze cybersecurity threats targeting city infrastructure public services and sensitive data.
- Lead and mentor junior SOC analysts; coordinate team activities and manage SOC operations.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify and investigate potential security threats or anomalies.
- Analyze contain and mitigate cybersecurity incidents using established incident response procedures.
- Utilize and manage SOC tools including SIEM IDS/IPS and EDR systems to detect investigate and respond to threats.
- Apply cybersecurity principles and privacy requirements (confidentiality integrity availability authentication non-repudiation) to protect organizational assets.
- Interpret and analyze data from diagnostic network tools (Netflow event logs IDS etc.).
- Communicate security incidents risks and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders including SOC Director and senior management.
- Apply malware analysis and mitigation techniques to prevent and respond to threats.
- Ensure the security and continuity of critical city services by preventing data breaches and infrastructure disruptions.
- Work night shifts including weekends as part of a 24/7 SOC operation.