Gen · 3 hours ago
Principal Security Information Analyst
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expGen is a company focused on enhancing cybersecurity and threat detection. As a Principal Information Security Analyst, you will lead automation and detection engineering efforts, mentor junior analysts, and improve SOC monitoring processes to enhance security visibility and performance.
Cyber SecurityDigital MediaInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Annu Singh
Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze, and correlate security alerts and events across multiple platforms (SIEM, WAF, EDR, email, cloud, network, and threat intelligence tools) to identify and validate suspicious or malicious activity
Continuously develop and fine-tune detection rules, correlation searches, security policies, and dashboards to improve visibility, reduce false positives, and increase alert accuracy across security platforms
Support and mentor Tier 1 analysts in alert triage, escalation quality, and use of tools
Collaborate with security engineers on automation and enrichment initiatives to streamline operational workflows and improve detection efficiency
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation for all detection use cases, workflows and process improvements
Participate in security projects and collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Incident Response, Security Engineering, Application Security, and IT) to enhance detection coverage, visibility, and response capabilities
Support the execution of incident response playbooks
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of hands-on experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity monitoring, or related areas such as detection engineering or threat analysis
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and how they apply to security monitoring and threat analysis
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, common attack techniques, and threat types (e.g., phishing, malware, brute force, web application attacks)
Proven experience working with security logs, alerts, and structured data across multiple platforms (SIEM, EDR, WAF, cloud, and network telemetry)
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms - Splunk preferred - including detection content development, rule tuning, and dashboard creation
Familiarity with Web Application Firewall (WAF) technologies and the ability to analyze or tune related alerts and policies
Understanding of cloud security concepts and experience with monitoring tools for major providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Working knowledge of scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or API-based integrations) to support analysis and enrichment workflows
Experience using AI-based tools to support daily SOC operations, including data analysis, investigation, documentation, and collaboration
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and curiosity for continuous learning
Effective communication and documentation skills in English, both written and verbal
Experience collaborating across teams (e.g., Security Engineering, Incident Response, Application Security) on detection improvements or automation projects
Preferred
Prior experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment is highly preferred
Familiarity with the fintech environment or experience supporting financial services infrastructure is considered a strong advantage
Company
Gen
Gen is a cybersecurity company that offers security, identity protection, and privacy solutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$950M2025-02-13Post Ipo Debt· $950M
2022-11-08IPO
Leadership Team
Rich Matta
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