Lead Cyber Defense Analyst - Remote

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Data and Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Automotive, Agribusiness, InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of information security experience in a SOC or CSIRT, with at least one year in a team lead role. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required, along with at least one professional certification in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or Ethical Hacking (e.g., GCIH, CEH, GCFA). Knowledge of information security management certifications (CISSP, CISM), the Incident Response Life Cycle, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain, common operating systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, and security technologies is also necessary. Experience with SIEM (e.g., Splunk) and EDR (e.g., CrowdStrike) applications, as well as SOAR technologies, is required.

Responsibilities

The Cyber Defense Lead will monitor daily team operations, acting as the primary liaison between analysts and leadership, and provide advanced support and consultation on investigations. They will oversee response activities for security events and alerts, analyze events using security tooling and logging to assess risk, and monitor for anomalous changes or concerns. The role involves completing assigned caseloads throughout the incident response lifecycle, ensuring incident updates and documentation are performed, and mentoring Cyber Defense Analysts. Additionally, the Lead will be responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials, and collaborating with CTI and Threat Detection Engineering teams on use case development.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Security Operations

Analysis

Investigation

Monitoring

Expedia

Travel booking platform for flights, hotels, rentals

About Expedia

Expedia Group operates in the travel industry, offering a wide range of services for travelers and travel-related businesses. It connects users with options for flights, hotels, car rentals, vacation packages, and activities through its various brands, including Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Travelers can easily find and book trips that match their preferences and budgets. The company earns revenue primarily through commissions on bookings and advertising from travel service providers looking to promote their offerings. Additionally, Expedia Group supports its partners by providing access to valuable data and technology, helping them improve their operations and grow their businesses. The goal of Expedia Group is to create a seamless travel experience for users while maximizing the potential of its partners.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters

1996Year Founded

$3,277.3MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Goods, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees