Cybersecurity Analyst III

Overview

Position: Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst Salary: Starting at $124,400/year+ D.O.E

• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Location: Santa Ana, CA (on-site preferred; open to remote candidates located beyond a 31-mile radius) Position Summary: The Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst leads the protection of enterprise systems, networks, and data through advanced monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to security events. This role provides technical leadership to the security operations team, mentors junior analysts, collaborates with engineers, IT, and DevOps teams, and contributes to strategic improvements in threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture in a fast-paced, evolving environment. The position emphasizes hands-on expertise in SOC tools, proactive threat hunting, and team guidance to maintain a resilient defensive capability.

• Disclaimer: Identity Verification checks are in place throughout the Candidate journey to prevent candidate fraud

Responsibilities

Monitoring & Detection

• Oversee and perform advanced monitoring of alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security platforms.
• Lead triage, escalation decisions, and quality assurance for security events across the team.
• Develop, tune, and maintain detection rules; lead proactive threat hunting programs to uncover hidden threats.
• Analyze security telemetry trends to identify emerging attack patterns and refine detection strategies.

Incident Response Leadership

• Lead investigations of complex suspicious activity, conduct in-depth root cause analysis, and coordinate multi-team response efforts.
• Direct containment, eradication, and recovery during security incidents; serve as primary escalation point for major events.
• Oversee documentation of incidents, findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions in incident management systems.
• Develop, refine, and maintain incident response playbooks, procedures, and post-incident review processes.

Automation and Integration

• Develop scripts and automate routine security tasks using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with DevOps to embed security controls in systems, applications, and cloud environments.

Mentorship and Collaboration

• Mentor and develop junior security analysts and team members through technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with IT, DevOps, and business teams to implement security best practices across the organization.
• Lead or support company-wide cybersecurity awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and training programs.

Thought Leadership

• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, defensive techniques, and threat intelligence sources.
• Share insights with the team and leadership to drive proactive security enhancements.
• Contribute to security program strategy, tool evaluations, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience).
• 4–7+ years of experience in IT security, SOC operations, incident response, or related technical roles (with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, EDR/XDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls, and endpoint protection tools.
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), authentication mechanisms, and cloud security principles (AWS, Azure, O365).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead investigations, mentor team members, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and demonstrate performance under pressure in high-stakes security situations.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Scripting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation, analysis, and orchestration.
• Prior experience leading SOC operations, incident response teams, threat hunting programs, or shift supervision.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Exposure cloud security tools and DevSecOps practices.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and strategic problem-solving ability.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills with a team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, enforce procedures, and make sound decisions in high-pressure environments.
• Commitment to continuous learning and passion for threat intelligence and advancing security operations.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Pay Transparency Disclosure: If based in New American Funding’s offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. New American Funding offers competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave , mental health & wellness benefits, and generous PTO. New American Funding also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. New American Funding’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. [EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.] #REMOTE Apply tot his job Apply To this Job