Veteran Benefits Guide · 14 hours ago
Senior Security Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expVeteran Benefits Guide (VBG) is committed to ensuring that Veterans receive accurate disability benefits. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst will lead technical security monitoring, detection, and incident response investigations to protect the organization’s systems and data.
Customer ServiceEmployee BenefitsHealth CareService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead security incident response investigations, including detection, triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis
Perform deep technical investigations across endpoints, networks, identity systems, and cloud environments to determine root cause, scope, and impact
Continuously monitor security alerts and telemetry, validating and escalating threats using SIEM, EDR, and other detection tools
Develop and maintain incident documentation, including timelines, evidence, lessons learned, and executive-level incident reports
Coordinate incident response activities with IT, infrastructure, product, legal, and compliance teams to ensure timely and effective remediation
Analyze security events and threat intelligence to identify attack patterns, trends, and control gaps, driving improvements to detection and response capabilities
Support and enhance incident response playbooks, procedures, and escalation workflows, ensuring repeatable and effective response
Conduct proactive threat hunting and log analysis to identify suspicious activity and emerging threats
Maintain and tune security monitoring and detection tools, including SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, and antivirus platforms
Partner with engineering and IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and control weaknesses identified through incidents, assessments, and scans
Participate in security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing, prioritizing findings based on risk and real-world exploitability
Support regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001) by providing incident evidence, investigation summaries, and audit support
Stay current on emerging threats, attacker techniques, and vulnerabilities through threat intelligence sources and industry research
Communicate investigation findings, risk implications, and remediation recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with security incident detection, triage, and investigation, including root cause and impact analysis
Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools used in incident response operations
Experience analyzing logs, alerts, and forensic artifacts across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments
Strong understanding of cyber threats, attacker techniques, and defensive security principles
Strong working knowledge of risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO, and CIS) and regulatory requirements for HIPAA compliance
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings and recommendations
6+ years of experience in a security operations or incident response role within an enterprise environment
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (equivalent industry experience accepted)
Preferred
CompTIA & GIAC certifications, such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, or GCFA
Company
Veteran Benefits Guide
Veteran Benefits Guide offers veterinary and disability services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Joshua Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Eric S. Miller
Chief Financial Officer
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