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RCI-ZON-9099-1 Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

RCI-ZON-9099-1 Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Hybrid

Newark, United states

$ 100 /hour

Senior

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Python PowerShell SQL Incident Response Firewalls Malware Analysis Cloud Security Forensics Splunk Networking Research Linux Windows Machine Learning Azure AWS Analytics TCP/IP

Job Specifications

Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (Tier 3)

Role Summary

This role is responsible for actively identifying and investigating internal and external cyber threats. The person will support a 24/7 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), lead response efforts for complex security incidents, and act as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced threat hunting and investigations using tools such as:
SIEM (Splunk or similar)
EDR
User Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Network, Email, and Cloud security tools
Lead incident response for major cybersecurity incidents (including third-party incidents)
Coordinate communication and provide updates to leadership until resolution
Conduct deep investigations to identify, contain, and eliminate threats
Support and mentor junior SOC analysts
Improve CSOC processes, including automation and best practices
Develop and enhance Insider Threat detection programs using analytics and machine learning
Research and build new detection methods for advanced threats (APTs)
Identify security tool gaps and recommend improvements
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Follow SLAs and KPIs; may require extended hours during high-severity incidents

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of cybersecurity experience
At least 3 years of hands-on experience detecting/responding to incidents using Splunk or similar SIEM
Healthcare or financial services industry experience preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP, CISM, or similar
SANS GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, etc.), CEH, or similar
Splunk SIEM and/or Splunk SOAR certifications

Technical Skills Required

Advanced knowledge of:
Incident response
Threat detection
Digital forensics
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
APTs and threat actor techniques (TTPs)
Strong experience with:
Enterprise networking (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, HTTP, etc.)
Firewalls, routers, VPNs
Windows and Linux systems
Microsoft technologies (Azure, AD, O365, SQL)
AWS security controls
Splunk Enterprise Security & SOAR (including detection engineering)
Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python
Experience with multiple security tool categories (endpoint, email, network, DLP, cloud, etc.)

About the Company

Rangam is a global, innovative, Total Talent management firm with the mission of accelerating meaningful employment for everyone! We are a minority-, woman-, and disability-owned firm with over 25 years of experience promoting sustainable and inclusive talent programs within our communities and employers. Mission & Values: Rangam's Mission: Accelerating meaningful employment for everyone Rangam's Vision: Be the world's leader in connecting talent, communities, and employers Rangam's Values: Empathy - We understand the v... Know more