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Join us as an Principal Cybersecurity Analyst and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.\nThe Principal Cybersecurity Analyst is a technical authority and thought leader within the Detection & Response organization. Acting as the primary escalation point for severe, enterprise-wide security threats, the Principal Analyst designs overarching DFIR frameworks, drives advanced threat detection strategies, and translates technical security posture into strategic risk insights for executive leadership. Beyond active threat defense, this role evaluates emerging security platforms, shapes security architecture, and mentors analysts across all tiers.\nIn this role, you will:\nLead enterprise-level incident response efforts for critical security breaches, serving as the ultimate technical escalation point.\nCreate, institutionalize, and govern enterprise-level incident playbooks, detection models, and long-term threat detection strategies.\nAdvise senior leadership and executive stakeholders on technical risks, operational resilience, and security program evolution.\nDirect complex digital forensic investigations, memory analysis, and reverse-engineering efforts across multi-cloud and on-premises environments.\nLead security projects, evaluate emerging defensive technologies, conduct architecture reviews, and align security capabilities with business goals.\nLead comprehensive post-incident reviews, transforming lessons learned into long-term architectural and operational improvements.\nMentor and train analysts across all tiers on advanced offensive and defensive techniques while shaping internal DFIR standards.\nYour background:\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.\n6-8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or digital forensics.\nComputer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), or equivalent high-level DFIR/cybersecurity certifications.\nExpert-level understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF), security tools, cloud platforms, and modern enterprise architecture.\nDemonstrated track record of leading security initiatives that directly influence organizational risk outcomes and security architecture.\nExceptional ability to articulate complex technical depth, attack vectors, and strategy clearly to\nC-suite and executive stakeholders.\nAdvanced capability in utilizing scripting, automation, and custom detection tools to streamline incident handling at enterprise scale.\nIf this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.\nWhat we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:\nCompensation:\nGenerous remuneration package\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment \nFamily, and Health\n30 days paid annual vacation\nAn extra day off for your birthday\n2 additional days off for volunteering\nPremium healthcare and dental care coverage\nAdditional pension insurance\nWell-equipped gym on-site with CrossFit equipment and a climbing wall\nCo-funded Multisport card\nFlexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home.\nFree underground parking with a designated space for bikes and electric scooters \n#LI-DG1\n#LI-Hybrid\nTogether, We Make Progress\nProgress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. 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