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Motion Recruitment Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join a mission-driven team supporting a high-visibility enterprise security program. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and mentoring junior SOC personnel. The Senior Analyst will lead complex investigations, conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis, and help refine SOC procedures and detection strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and remediation Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensics to identify indicators of compromise Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and SOC team members Contribute to the development and refinement of detection rules, response procedures, and SOC documentation Collaborate across teams to enhance threat visibility and security posture Support after-hours SOC response on a rotating schedule
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a SOC or incident response environment Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, and threat hunting techniques Strong understanding of network, host, and cloud-based attack surfaces Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC maturity Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CEH Excellent communication skills—able to brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Posted By:
Patrick Fuller
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
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Senior SOC Analyst
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Motion Recruitment Join to apply for the
Senior SOC Analyst
role at
Motion Recruitment Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join a mission-driven team supporting a high-visibility enterprise security program. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst with a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and mentoring junior SOC personnel. The Senior Analyst will lead complex investigations, conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis, and help refine SOC procedures and detection strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and remediation Conduct proactive threat hunting and forensics to identify indicators of compromise Serve as a mentor and escalation point for junior analysts and SOC team members Contribute to the development and refinement of detection rules, response procedures, and SOC documentation Collaborate across teams to enhance threat visibility and security posture Support after-hours SOC response on a rotating schedule
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a SOC or incident response environment Hands-on expertise with SIEM, EDR, forensic tools, and threat hunting techniques Strong understanding of network, host, and cloud-based attack surfaces Experience mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC maturity Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CEH Excellent communication skills—able to brief both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Posted By:
Patrick Fuller
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