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Senior Information Security Analyst

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Mar 2026

About the role

“While we are hiring for a single position, the role has been posted in both the U.S. and Canada to consider candidates from either market. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. This role is pivotal in defending enterprise assets against advanced threats through proactive monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Sentinel, and a strong understanding of network and operating system internals across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Experience in cloud incident investigations (Azure, AWS, GCP) is essential. Key Responsibilities:

Threat Detection & Response

Monitor and triage alerts from CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Sentinel.
Lead investigations into endpoint and network security incidents including malware, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
Execute containment and remediation strategies for identified threats.

Threat Hunting & Analysis

Conduct proactive threat hunts using CrowdStrike telemetry and threat intelligence.
Perform forensic analysis of compromised systems and malware samples.
Analyze network logs and packet captures to identify anomalies and attacker behavior.

Cloud Security & Incident Investigations

Investigate cloud-based incidents across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
Assess cloud logging readiness and ensure audit trails are complete and actionable.
Collaborate with cloud operations teams to improve detection and response capabilities.

Process Improvement & Automation

Develop and refine playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
Tune SIEM rules and EDR policies to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity.
Participate in red/blue team exercises and contribute to continuous SOC maturity.

Collaboration & Leadership

Serve as an escalation point for Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
Mentor junior SOC staff and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Interface with threat intelligence, incident response, and executive stakeholders.

Protect the security and privacy of Absolute and its customers
Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

4–7 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity analyst role.
Expert-level proficiency with CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender.
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, malware behaviors, and incident response.
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic).
Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS internals.
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and log analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR)
CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), CySA+, or equivalent

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Why Work For Us:
You’re resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era.
So are we. We’re in search of the best and the brightest – everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers – we’re looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with international offices in Vancouver - BC, Austin - TX, Boulder - CO, Ankeny – IA, Reading - UK and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam, Absolute Security accelerates customers’ shift to work-from-anywhere through the industry’s first self-healing Zero Trust platform, ensuring maximum security and uncompromised productivity. Only Absolute is embedded in more than half a billion devices, offering a permanent digital connection that intelligently and dynamically applies visibility, control and self-heal