Brightspeed · 1 week ago
Senior Analyst, Security Operations Center
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelBrightspeed is reimagining how people live, work, play, and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections. The Senior Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for advanced threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of security monitoring capabilities, while mentoring junior analysts and contributing to SOC strategy.
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Responsibilities
Lead incident response efforts for high-severity and complex security events, serving as the primary technical coordinator during major incidents
Act as escalation point for junior analysts, providing technical guidance and decision support in real time
Oversee daily SOC operations, including shift management, workload distribution, and quality assurance of investigations
Conduct post-incident reviews and facilitate lessons-learned sessions to drive continuous improvement
Mentor and train junior analysts to elevate team capabilities and strengthen overall SOC maturity
Perform advanced threat analysis, including APT detection, multi-stage attack correlation, and deep analysis of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Lead proactive threat hunting initiatives across cloud, network, identity, and endpoint environments
Design and implement advanced detection rules, correlation logic, queries, and dashboards in SIEM and SOAR platforms
Develop custom automation playbooks to accelerate investigation, triage, and containment processes
Evaluate and recommend enhanced SOC technologies, detection techniques, and analytic capabilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for SOC processes, workflow automation, detection coverage, and operational efficiency
Develop SOC documentation including advanced runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge base articles
Contribute to SOC strategic planning, metrics, KPIs, and roadmap initiatives aligned with Security leadership
Support transformational projects such as AI-driven detection, automation frameworks, and maturing detection-as-code practices
Collaborate closely with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, IT, and Network teams to align detection and response capabilities with enterprise risk priorities
Monitor, triage, and analyze security alerts from SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, DLP, CASB, and cloud security tools
Provide prescriptive remediation guidance across IT and Network operations teams
Document investigations, root cause analyses, and recommendations for prevention and long-term mitigation
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation, including night shifts as required, for escalated incidents
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or related field or equivalent experience/training
Experience managing cases/incidents
Ability to think analytically
Robust creativity and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of technical systems and terminology
Proficiency in threat management analysis and dissemination
Proficiency in scripting languages
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Technology, or related field or equivalent experience/training
Information Security Certification, preferred: GSEC, Security+, GIAC
Python or PowerShell scripting
Azure Sentinel and CrowdStrike experience
A solid understanding of networking, cyber security concepts
Aptitude in solving problems independently
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Sound decision-making ability
Must be detail oriented, well organized, thrive in a sense-of-urgency environment, leverage best practices, and most importantly, innovate through any problem with a can-do attitude
Strong analytical and time management skills
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
An employee assistance program
A 401K plan with company match
A host of voluntary benefits
Company
Brightspeed
Brightspeed provides fiber and broadband services, enhancing connectivity for homes and businesses with reliable telecom solutions.
Founded in 2021
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2023 (15)
2022 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.51BKey Investors
Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion GrantN.C. Division of Broadband & Digital EquityOhio Department of Development
2025-09-15Grant· $13.8M
2025-08-15Debt Financing· $1.65B
2025-06-19Undisclosed· $575M
Leadership Team
Michel Combes
Executive Chairman of the Board and acting CEO
Amy Wulfestieg
Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
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2025-11-14
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