Cyber Threat Security Analyst

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

 

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Cyber Threat Security Analyst role will focus on security event and incident monitoring, threat hunting, and deep analysis of threat information within SIEM environments, various log sources, and within security control technologies directly. The Security Analyst will work directly with customers to determine and communicate relevant risk and potential impact, as well as make recommendations for risk mitigation. This role will also provide direction for SIEM rule changes, customer escalations and inquiries, and help develop improved threat analysis process and procedures.

The Cyber Threat Security Analyst role is expected to participate in a shift schedule and on-call rotation to accommodate a global 24x7x365 Managed Threat Security Services program.

The Main Responsibilities

• Perform security incident and event monitoring support, including deep dive data analysis and response
• Develop and manage customer security event analysis notifications with thoughtful analysis details, evidence, conclusions, and recommendations
• Respond and manage customer issues and questions regarding security events, including evidence supporting risk identification and recommended risk mitigation, via trouble ticket, email, and phone
• Review threat detection rules and correlations, and make recommendations for improved fidelity

What We Look For in a Candidate

Qualifications & Skills:  

Required 

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess strong customer service skills
• Communicate effectively with managers, customers and vendors
• Maintain solid working relationships, including collaborative technical activities with peers
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills
• Basic experience performing security monitoring, hunting, and analysis within SIEM platforms and security controls

 

Preferred

• 1 or more years in a Security Operations environment performing cyber threat hunting and incident response support
• Security industry certifications (examples):
• GIAC
• CISSP
• CRISC
• CISM
• Security+
• CCNA
• CEH
• Basic knowledge and skills of at least one programming language (python preferred)

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

 

Location Based Pay Ranges:

 

$55,313 - $73,750 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$58,078 - $77,438 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$60,844 - $81,125 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through t