Senior Level Security Analyst Jobs
Senior level security analyst jobs put seasoned professionals in charge of threat detection programs, security architecture decisions, and the teams and workflows that keep enterprise environments protected. Roles cover on-site, hybrid, and remote settings across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like GovCIO, Gartner, and Infojini hiring at this level now.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 70+ Senior Level Security Analyst jobs
This position supports the Bank's Information Security and Cyber Threat management programs at the highest level of complexity and expertise. Leads the analysis and mitigation of threats identified within the Bank's networks and systems. Ensures that team reporting is timely, accurate, and escalated as necessary to provide actionable intelligence for cyber defense efforts. Develops process improvements and technical solutions that address the identified gaps or deficiencies. Drives the defense of the organization's information security and technological architecture through expert consultation and threat mitigation. Serves as a resource to team members and management on security threats, industry trends, and other relevant intelligence. Leads projects within the work group and resolves escalated, high-risk issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-depth analysis of security events and detections from SIEM and EDR platforms.
- Review and recommend improvements to security policies and detection strategies across security tools.
- Assist with log analysis for critical applications, ensuring proper field capture and normalization.
- Collaborate with IT teams and application owners to identify gaps and implement detection enhancements.
- Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen detection coverage and threat modeling.
- Document findings, recommendations, and detection logic clearly and concisely.
- Develop and execute threat hunting hypotheses based on emerging threats, attacker behavior (TTPs), and intelligence.
- Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and indicators of attack (IOAs) across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
- Analyze logs, alerts, and telemetry from SIEM, EDR/XDR, NDR, and other security tools.
- Investigate anomalies and suspicious patterns to uncover previously undetected threats.
- Perform root cause analysis and determine scope, impact, and attacker activity.
- Proven experience in detection engineering within cybersecurity operations.
- Strong proficiency in Splunk (Power User level or higher); Splunk administration experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike, UEBA, and database monitoring solutions.
- Familiarity with SIEM and EDR analysis methodologies.
- Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to guide application owners through technical requirements.
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
This position supports the Bank's Information Security and Cyber Threat management programs at the highest level of complexity and expertise. Leads the analysis and mitigation of threats identified within the Bank's networks and systems. Ensures that team reporting is timely, accurate, and escalated as necessary to provide actionable intelligence for cyber defense efforts. Develops process improvements and technical solutions that address the identified gaps or deficiencies. Drives the defense of the organization's information security and technological architecture through expert consultation and threat mitigation. Serves as a resource to team members and management on security threats, industry trends, and other relevant intelligence. Leads projects within the work group and resolves escalated, high-risk issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-depth analysis of security events and detections from SIEM and EDR platforms.
- Review and recommend improvements to security policies and detection strategies across security tools.
- Assist with log analysis for critical applications, ensuring proper field capture and normalization.
- Collaborate with IT teams and application owners to identify gaps and implement detection enhancements.
- Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework to strengthen detection coverage and threat modeling.
- Document findings, recommendations, and detection logic clearly and concisely.
- Develop and execute threat hunting hypotheses based on emerging threats, attacker behavior (TTPs), and intelligence.
- Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and indicators of attack (IOAs) across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.
- Analyze logs, alerts, and telemetry from SIEM, EDR/XDR, NDR, and other security tools.
- Investigate anomalies and suspicious patterns to uncover previously undetected threats.
- Perform root cause analysis and determine scope, impact, and attacker activity.
- Proven experience in detection engineering within cybersecurity operations.
- Strong proficiency in Splunk (Power User level or higher); Splunk administration experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as CrowdStrike, UEBA, and database monitoring solutions.
- Familiarity with SIEM and EDR analysis methodologies.
- Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to guide application owners through technical requirements.
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
See All 70 Senior Level Security Analyst Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Level Security Analyst Job Market
Who's Hiring
- GovCIO2
- Gartner2
- Infojini2
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS2
- NYU Langone Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software17
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Banking & Financial Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education3
Senior Level Security Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level security analyst job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have led security initiatives end to end, not just executed tasks. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, incident response, and vulnerability management is expected. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or GIAC credentials signal readiness. What gives candidates an edge is demonstrating ownership: documented outcomes from threat hunts, compliance programs you designed, or junior analysts you developed.
Which companies hire senior level security analysts?
Companies hiring senior level security analysts right now include GovCIO, Gartner, and Infojini, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from large enterprises with mature security operations, government contractors with compliance requirements, and technology firms scaling their threat and vulnerability management programs.
Are there remote senior level security analyst jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at the senior level. About 29% of senior level security analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how established professionals in this field have proven they can operate distributed security functions effectively. Fully on-site roles tend to concentrate in government, defense, and regulated financial sectors.
What makes a security analyst role senior level?
Senior level security analyst roles involve owning programs rather than executing individual tasks. That means setting detection strategy, leading incident response efforts, advising on architecture decisions, and mentoring junior analysts. The scope is broader, the decisions carry more organizational risk, and the expectation is that you resolve ambiguous or novel threats without close supervision, not just follow established playbooks.
Which industries hire the most senior level security analysts?
Senior Level security analyst roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their regulatory obligations, data sensitivity, and threat exposure require experienced professionals who can own security programs and make high-stakes decisions independently.