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Principal Threat Analyst (Remote)

Optiv • United States
Full Remote
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The Principal Threat Analyst will provide advanced security analysis, incident response, and threat hunting for Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 SOC. This role involves deep technical analysis, proactive threat detection, and mentoring junior analysts while working across government and enterprise clients. Requires 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity, including vulnerability assessment, CVE/CVSS knowledge, and expertise in Windows/Linux systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Key Highlights
Fully remote role available anywhere in the continental U.S.
24/7 support with shift flexibility (days, mids, nights)
7-10 years of cybersecurity experience required, including CVE/CVSS, Windows/Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced threat analysis and incident response using customer-provided data sources and monitoring tools
Develop and implement repeatable methods for detecting malicious activity across networks
Mentor junior analysts, review investigations, and provide recommendations to enhance detection and protection capabilities
Conduct proactive threat hunting, analyze attack methodologies, and tune security detection platforms
Present technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences and develop operational processes for incident handling
Technical Skills Required
Cybersecurity Threat Analysis Incident Response & Threat Hunting MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Benefits & Perks
Work/life balance
Professional training resources
Volunteer opportunities ('Optiv Chips In')
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for inclusivity
Remote work setup and technology support
Nice to Have
Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau
Basic fraud and insider threat investigation skills
Willingness to travel up to 10% for client needs

Job Description

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

This team provides 24/7 support. This role requires shift flexibility, including the ability to rotate between days, mids, and nights.

About the Role

Optiv is seeking a Principal Threat Analyst to join Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. The Optiv AFC line of business consists of providing security operations expertise to a robust and growing client base. Our team is comprised of highly technical individuals capable of delivering managed services to clients in all industry verticals.

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