Cyber Operations Analyst

Job Overview

Piper Companies is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to join a top-tier provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions. This role is headquartered in McLean, Virginia and supports 100% permanent remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and triage alerts from SIEM, EDR, email security and other tools.
• Investigate escalated incidents and conduct threat hunting using IOCs and threat intelligence.
• Perform root cause analysis and document outcomes in post-incident reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams for threat containment and remediation strategies.
• Optimize and manage security platforms to enhance detection accuracy.
• Design and implement detection logic, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Lead vulnerability management, conduct scans, and collaborate on patching and configuration updates.
• Guide Tier 1 analysts and translate technical findings for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in incident response or security operations.
• Proficiency in SIEM, EDR, and network security tools.
• Deep understanding of threat actors, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and incident response protocols.
• Skilled in log, packet, and system behavior analysis.
• Experience with IAM tools including Okta, Entra, and SailPoint.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud security monitoring across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Relevant industry certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent).
• Proficient in scripting using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000. Comprehensive benefits include Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays.

Key skills/competency

• SIEM
• EDR
• Incident Response
• Threat Hunting
• MITRE ATT&CK
• Log Analysis
• Vulnerability Management
• Cloud Security
• Scripting
• IAM