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SOC Lead Analyst Tier 3 - Security Operations — Cisco
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Cyber Security · Verified Opening #22

SOC Lead Analyst Tier 3 - Security Operations

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Compensation

$135K – 185K/yr

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Published Date

3 weeks ago

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Work Arrangement

Hybrid • Raleigh, NC

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Open Positions

3 openings

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Experience Level

Senior

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About the opportunity

Direct 24/7 global threat detection, SIEM correlation tuning, and incident triage for Cisco Talos telemetry.

Cisco is looking for a Tier 3 SOC Lead Analyst to supervise threat detection and response operations. You will analyze complex alert escalations, engineer detection rules mapping to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and automate triage workflows across thousands of customer networks.
task Core Responsibilities

What you will do

  • check_circle Investigate Tier 3 escalations involving zero-day exploits, living-off-the-land techniques, and lateral movement.
  • check_circle Author and optimize detection rules in Splunk, Elastic, and Cisco SecureX using Sigma and YARA rules.
  • check_circle Automate repetitive Tier 1/2 response workflows with Python and modern SOAR solutions.
  • check_circle Conduct threat hunting exercises across network telemetry and firewall flow logs.
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What we are looking for

  • arrow_circle_right 4+ years working in a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) with at least 1 year in a Tier 3 or lead capacity.
  • arrow_circle_right Certifications: CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP.
  • arrow_circle_right Proficiency with SIEM platforms, network protocol analysis (Wireshark, Zeek), and EDR administration.
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Skills & Tech Stack

SOC Operations SIEM MITRE ATT&CK Splunk Wireshark Threat Hunting
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