Cyber Defense Threat Specialist (Sr. SOC Analyst)

What you will do

As a Cyber Defense Threat Specialist within the Global Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Analyst you will play a crucial role as a key technical expert responsible for managing and responding to advanced cyber threats, conducting in-depth investigations, and supporting the overall security posture of The Volvo Group. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership and mentoring responsibilities, ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of SOC capabilities. The role includes the following responsibility: 

• Analyze and respond to complex security incidents and alerts generated by SOC tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)   
• Investigate and resolve escalated incidents from Level 1 and Level 2 analysts, ensuring swift containment and remediation 
• Lead investigations into cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and insider threats 
• Perform digital forensics to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence for legal or compliance requirements 
• Provide incident reports with detailed root cause analyses and actionable recommendations 
• Use threat intelligence to identify patterns and indicators of compromise (IOCs) relevant to the organization 
• Work closely with junior analysts to provide guidance, training, and mentorship, fostering a culture of growth and knowledge-sharing 
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business stakeholder teams to implement and improve security controls 
• Support the continuous improvement of SOC processes, tools, and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Identify gaps in detection and response capabilities and recommend improvements to SOC leadership. 

In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing data, carrying out alert and incident response processes, conducting in-depth analysis of network and endpoint data, and incorporating threat intelligence to enhance detection and mitigation strategies.  The Associate Cybersecurity Analyst will support a team that works the following hours within the Security Operations Center. 

Saturday and Sunday 10am-10:30pm

Monday and Tuesday 8am- 4:30pm

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related 4-year technical degree  
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supporting cyber defense operations in highly complex enterprise networks. Experience in SOC, SIRT, or CSIRT capacities  
• One or more of the following certifications: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst, GCIH Certified Incident Handler, GCIA Certified Intrusion Analyst, CISSP  
• Experience in enterprise cybersecurity environment investigating targeted intrusions through complex network segments  
• Expert understanding of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT), Cybercrime, and Hacktivist tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)  
• Subject Matter Expert in cybersecurity principles, threat lifecycle management, incident management  
• Comprehensive knowledge of various operating systems (Windows, OS X, Linux), network protocols, and application layer protocols  
• Demonstratable experience in scripting languages (may include Powershell, Python, PERL, etc.)  
• Understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain methodology, the NIST framework, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and SANS Critical Security controls  
• Working knowledge in modern cryptographic algorithms and systems  
• Experience working with and tuning signatures, rules, signatures, and security technologies (IDS/IPS, SIEM, Sandboxing tools, EDR, email security platforms, user behavior analytics  
• Network design knowledge including security architecture  
• Strong analytical and technical skills in network defense operations including experience with incident handling (detection, analysis, triage)  
• Conceptual understanding of cyber threat hunting  
• Prior experience and ability analyzing cybersecurity events to determine true positives and false positives. Including cybersecurity alert triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and managing incident response  
• Previous experience with SIEM platforms and log aggregation systems that perform collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting  
• Ability to develop rules, filters, views, signatures, countermeasures, and other cyber defense platforms as well as the ability to support analysis and detection continual improvement  
• Knowledge of new and emerging cybersecurity technologies  
• Ability to create technical documents as well as stakeholder sitreps and briefing documents  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Deep Cybersecurity Operations Center experience in the following: intelligence driven detection, security principles, threat lifecycle management, incident management, digital forensics and investigations, network monitoring, endpoint monitoring, OT security principles  
• CSOC Process Management experience, to include: process and procedure management, CSOC initiative management, continual operational improvement  
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, Linux+, CCNA, CCNP  
• Ability to demonstrate analytical skills, technical knowledge, and practical application of cyber and information security principles to both business leaders/key stakeholders as well as technical teams and SMEs  
• Demonstrated knowledge in cyber defense policies, procedures, and regulations  
• Knowledge of cyber vulnerability management processes  
• Knowledge of common user and system authentication and authorization mechanisms   

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:  

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off including paid caregiver and parental leave policies.
• Competitive matching retirement savings plans.
• Working environment where your safety, health and wellbeing come first.
• Focus on professional and personal development through Volvo Group University.
• Programs that make today’s challenging reality of combining work and personal life easier.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can’t wait to hear from you. Apply today!