[Hiring] Senior Information Security Analyst @StackAdapt

Role Description

As a Senior Information Security Analyst, you will play a key role in establishing, guiding, and maintaining StackAdapt’s security monitoring program and overall defense posture. You will safeguard digital assets, lead incident response efforts, mentor junior team members, and oversee security operations and telemetry analysis across the organization.

You will drive major security investigations, direct root cause analysis for complex incidents, and architect preventative frameworks to mitigate future threats. In addition, you will spearhead threat intelligence initiatives, reporting security metrics to leadership and engineering teams to support strategic risk management and mitigate emerging cyber threats.

You will collaborate with members of the Information Security Team and wider engineering teams for the investigation and resolution of information security events/incidents to ensure that these are managed in a timely and effective manner.

StackAdapt is a ‘Remote First’ company, therefore we are open to candidates located anywhere in North America for this position.

What you’ll be doing

• Performing threat hunting activities to identify malicious activity and mitigate risks before cyber incidents occur.
• Providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to mid-level and junior Security Analysts on threat detection, incident response, and security best practices.
• Analyzing logs and alerts from a wide range of sources to identify evidence of malicious activity.
• Regularly assessing security threat feeds to stay informed on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Documenting key activities, procedures, response plans, and playbooks.
• Preparing and delivering security awareness training material for staff with varying backgrounds and domain knowledge.
• Leading major incident response operations and technical forensics investigations.
• Providing specialist advice and guidance to internal teams on technical and forensic matters.
• Supporting efforts to provide assurance about internal security controls and processes to clients.
• Supporting StackAdapt’s continuous efforts to meet compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing logs and alerts from a wide range of sources to identify evidence of malicious activity.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in incident response, digital forensics, and/or security operations.
• Skilled in examining Windows, Linux, and MacOS hosts for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Strong communication skills and an ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of different cyber security solutions and toolsets is beneficial.
• Exposure to simulated real-world cyber attacks (i.e. ‘Red Teaming’ exercises) is beneficial.
• Experience with cloud computing services is beneficial.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and delivering training and awareness material.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in information security, incident response, digital forensics, or security operations.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field; or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• An ability to conduct research into IT security issues using security tools and solutions.
• An ability to work comfortably in fast-paced environments.
• Security / IT Audit Certification is beneficial.
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) for automation of security tasks is beneficial.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Retirement/401K/Pension Savings globally.
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthdays off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program.
• Health benefits from day one of employment.
• Work from home reimbursements.
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office.
• Robust training and onboarding program.
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives.
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications.
• An awesome parental leave program.
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture.
• Social and team events.