Job Overview
Location
Overland Park, Kansas
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Cybersecurity
Date Posted
April 25, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide deep-level analysis for client investigations using customer-provided data sources, audit, and monitoring tools at both government and enterprise levels, playing a critical role in identifying and mitigating security threats.
- • Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting high-level professional writing on security incidents, analyzing security enforcement technologies (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, AV, etc.), performing knowledge transfers and client training, developing SOPs and playbooks, providing QA reviews of alerts, researching emerging threats, and collaborating with internal teams to improve threat analysis effectiveness.
- • Optiv Security Inc. is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, serving government and enterprise clients with 24/7 threat monitoring and response capabilities; this role operates within a dedicated threat analysis team that partners closely with Technology Engineers, Architects, and fellow analysts to deliver comprehensive security services.
- • The role offers opportunities to develop expertise in advanced threat analysis, malware behavior, attack vectors (including OWASP Top 10 and APTs), SIEM tuning, vulnerability scoring (CVSS), and enterprise Windows security, while building leadership skills through mentoring new analysts and shaping team processes.
🎯 Requirements
- • Four or more years of full-time professional experience in the Information Security field.
- • Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Security Service (MSS), or enterprise network environment as a point of escalation.
- • Proficiency in data analysis using SIEM, database tools, and Excel, including troubleshooting security devices and SIEM platforms.
- • Hands-on experience with IDS monitoring/analysis (e.g., Sourcefire, Snort) and familiarity with SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm, or McAfee/Nitro.
- • Knowledge of web-based attacks (OWASP Top 10), network-based DoS/Brute force, malware propagation, root cause analysis, and experience with malware protection tools like FireEye.
- • Understanding of enterprise Windows security fundamentals, including Active Directory, privilege escalation, and system hardening.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote position available anywhere in the continental U.S.
- • Commitment to work/life balance and flexible scheduling.
- • Access to professional training resources and skill development opportunities.
- • Volunteer opportunities through "Optiv Chips In" program to engage with communities.
- • Provision of technology and support for productive remote work.
- • Inclusive workplace culture supported by Employee Resource Groups.
Skills & Technologies
About Optiv Security Inc.
Optiv Security provides cybersecurity advisory, technology integration, and managed security services to large enterprises and government agencies. The company designs, implements, and operates layered defenses that combine strategy, risk management, identity protection, cloud security, threat intelligence, and incident response. It partners with hundreds of technology vendors to deliver vendor-neutral solutions, helping clients reduce complexity, close security gaps, and maintain compliance across hybrid environments.
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