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This is a hands-on technical role focused on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats across the client’s environment, working closely with Security Engineering and broader security stakeholders.\nThis role will be a part of a 24/7 team and cover one of two shifts: Sunday-Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT or Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm PT\nMonitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and events across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity systems.\nSupport incident response activities including analysis, containment, remediation, and documentation. \nExecute established incident response playbooks and contribute to their continuous improvement. \nPerform threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises and gaps in detection coverage. \nLeverage threat intelligence to inform investigations and detection tuning. \nCollaborate with Security Engineering to tune detection logic and improve security controls.\nProduce clear, concise incident reports and support root cause analysis and remediation efforts.\nSupport escalation processes as part of a 24/7 detection and response capability.\nRequirements\n 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response, SOC operations, or cyber defense. \nHands-on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike). \nPractical understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST. \nFamiliarity with threat hunting, malware analysis, or forensic investigation techniques. \nExposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern enterprise architectures is preferred. \nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly. \nRelevant certifications (e.g., Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent) are a plus.\nBenefits\nControl Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.\nWe operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.\n Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. \nControl Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.\nMedical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.\nAs an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.\n The base salary range for this position is $120000-$140000 per year. 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