Lead Analyst ? Incident Response & Forensics

Role Description We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Professional with strong expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security operations . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with modern security tools and platforms, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve detection and response capabilities. This role also requires leadership qualities to guide and mentor team members while working in high-pressure security environments. Key Responsibilities Conduct threat detection, incident response, and support security investigations. Perform security monitoring, log analysis, and improve detection capabilities using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms. Investigate security incidents using structured and analytical approaches, leading post-incident reviews to identify improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including threat hunters, detection engineers, and project managers. Provide mentorship, guidance, and knowledge sharing to junior team members. Contribute to process automation, efficiency improvements, and Purple Teaming activities. Support security operations across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Communicate complex technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Must-Have Skills & Experience Domain Expertise Strong background in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat detection. Proven experience in supporting investigations and enhancing detection capabilities. Technical Skills Hands-on experience with SIEM tools for log analysis and incident detection. Proficiency with EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxies, malware analysis, and threat intelligence platforms. Exposure to cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud. Understanding of TCP, DNS, HTTP/S protocols and relevant investigation tools. Analytical & Investigation Skills Strong ability to investigate complex incidents and attacker behavior. Experience conducting post-incident reviews and applying structured analysis. Collaboration & Communication Effective communication skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience working within cross-functional cybersecurity teams. Leadership & Mentoring Ability to lead small teams or act as a senior contributor. Experience mentoring and training junior analysts. Education & Certifications Bachelor?s/Master?s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Computer Science. Industry certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, GSEC, GCIA or similar (preferred). Skills SIEM, EDR, Proxy, Cyber Security