Senior Cybersecurity Professional - Incident Response Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to lead our advanced Security Operations Center. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading incident response, conducting threat hunting activities, and performing forensics investigations across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Key Responsibilities: Analyzing logs from multiple sources (e.g., firewalls, EDR, SIEM, operating systems) to identify anomalous activities. Developing and tuning correlation rules, playbooks, and automation workflows in SIEM and SOAR platforms. Collaborating with threat intelligence teams to contextualize incidents and improve threat detection capabilities. Mentor junior analysts; contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures. Ensuring compliance with industry standards, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST), and regional regulations. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of experience in SOC operations, incident response, threat hunting, and/or forensics. Strong expertise in operating systems forensics (Windows, Linux) and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, Power Shell, Bash). Deep understanding of network protocols, malware behavior, threat actor TTPs, and MITRE ATT&CK framework. Industry certifications preferred: GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, OSCP, CISSP, or equivalent. Nice to Have: Experience working in a 24x7 SOC environment or managed security services provider (MSSP). Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, NESA, PCI-DSS).