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Job Summary:
TENEX.AI is an AI-native, automation-first Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The role involves leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to enhance threat detection and response, ensuring the security of digital infrastructure and continuous improvement of security processes.
Responsibilities:
• Monitor security alerts and events across the enterprise network, using both traditional cybersecurity tools and AI/ML-powered threat detection systems.
• Perform triage, investigation, and correlation of security events to determine the severity and impact of potential threats.
• Leverage Google Chronicle's capabilities for threat intelligence and log analysis, enhancing visibility and providing insights into potential security incidents.
• Apply AI to identify patterns, anomalies, and behaviors indicative of potential security incidents, reducing false positives and improving detection accuracy.
• Participate in on-call rotations and team scheduling for critical security incidents as needed.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents and breaches, leveraging AI to automate initial analysis and enhance threat hunting efforts.
• Respond to security incidents following established procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis and forensic investigations to understand attack vectors and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Utilize Google SecOps and Chronicle’s advanced tools to centralize security data, correlate events, and accelerate incident response workflows.
• Apply machine learning algorithms to identify emerging threats and trends, providing actionable insights for incident response.
• Work with Google SecOps platform tools to streamline security operations, improve threat visibility, and automate workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Data Science teams to integrate Google Chronicle’s capabilities into the SOC, enhancing threat detection and incident resolution.
• Optimize Google Chronicle for log management, threat hunting, and advanced analytics.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows for common security incidents, leveraging AI for intelligent decision-making and faster response times.
• Automate routine SOC tasks such as log analysis, incident classification, and threat intelligence enrichment using Google SecOps and Chronicle integrations.
• Create detailed reports on incidents and threat intelligence summaries integrating AI-driven findings and insights.
• Prepare regular performance and security posture reports for internal stakeholders, highlighting key AI-driven improvements and threat mitigation outcomes.
• Generate and present reports on threat trends, and SOC operations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Provide recommendations for security improvements and contribute to SOC playbook development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Customer Success, Engineering) to promote and improve AI-driven security initiatives and improve the customers' overall security posture.
• Share knowledge of AI-powered security techniques and Google SecOps tools with SOC team members to enhance their capabilities in threat detection and incident response.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar security-focused role.
• Hands-on experience with security analytics, log management, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Interest in applying automation and/or artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to cybersecurity tasks, such as threat detection, anomaly detection, and security automation.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and frameworks (e.g., NIST, Mitre, ISO, Kill Chain).
• Experience with tools for cybersecurity, such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), SIEM tools, and security automation platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and integration.
• Knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred:
• Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms.
• Exposure to cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and the associated risks.
• Practical experience working with Google SecOps tools and Chronicle for centralized threat intelligence and event correlation.
• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft security platform (Sentinel, Defender).
Company:
TENEX.AI is a cybersecurity company that combines human expertise with artificial intelligence to protect digital assets. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sarasota, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.