Senior SOC Analyst- Tuesday- Saturday

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Software Documentation Cyber Security Linux Intrusion Detection and Prevention Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Knowledge Management Network Security Windows PowerShell Security Information and Event Management Data Logging
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Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center team. This role can be in Pittsburgh PA or Lake Mary FL. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday., * Lead triage and investigation of security alerts, escalating and coordinating incident response as needed.

  • Perform root cause analysis, scope affected assets, and drive containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Correlate events across SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, cloud logs, and identity platforms to identify true positives and reduce false positives.
  • Develop, refine, and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and detection logic aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on investigation techniques, documentation standards, and operational best practices.
  • Coordinate with Threat Intelligence to enrich investigations, track adversary TTPs, and proactively hunt for indicators of compromise.
  • Partner with Engineering teams to tune detections, improve log fidelity, and strengthen preventive controls.
  • Create clear, actionable incident reports and executive summaries; contribute to metrics and trend analysis.
  • Support purple team exercises and post-incident reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and security policies; maintain audit-ready documentation for investigations and incidents.

Requirements

  • 6-10; years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or threat detection role, including Tier 2/3 investigations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field - Advanced certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred
  • Advanced proficiency with SIEM (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender), and SOAR platforms.
  • Strong knowledge of network security, Windows/Linux, identity systems, and common cloud logging sources.
  • Hands-on experience with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, threat hunting, IOC/IOA development, and detection tuning.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex incidents, coordinate stakeholders, and communicate clearly under time pressure.
  • Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for investigation enrichment and workflow improvements.
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF/800-61, CIS Controls, and common regulatory requirements impacting incident response.
  • Excellent documentation skills and an evidence-driven approach to investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications: GCIA, GCED, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with ticketing and case management systems (e.g., ServiceNow) and knowledge management practices.
  • Prior experience with threat intel platforms, sandboxing tools, and malware triage is a plus.

Benefits & conditions

Work Schedule

  • This role is scheduled Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM -4 PM Eastern Time to support operational coverage.
  • Occasional flexibility may be required during major incidents or planned exercises.

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