Senior Cyber Active Threat Analyst

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with focus on threat analysis, security monitoring, or SOC operations

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Deep expertise in SIEM systems (Splunk, Elastic Security, or similar) including log collection, correlation, and analysis

Strong understanding of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (MITRE ATT&CK framework)

Experience with threat hunting methodologies and proactive threat detection

Knowledge of intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), network security monitoring, and endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $121,000 - $143,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

As a Senior Cyber Active Threat Analyst at The Nuclear Company, you will serve as a critical member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), actively hunting for threats and analyzing adversarial behavior to protect Nuclear OS and critical nuclear infrastructure. This role combines advanced threat intelligence analysis with real-time security monitoring to detect, analyze, and respond to sophisticated cyber threats targeting mission-critical nuclear systems. You'll work at the cutting edge of nuclear cybersecurity, leveraging advanced analytics and threat intelligence to identify indicators of compromise and protect critical energy infrastructure from advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Threat Hunting & Detection

Proactively hunt for threats by analyzing anomalous or suspected adversarial behavior in nuclear digital systems and networks

Identify indications of compromise including unusual network traffic, unusual file changes, and the presence of malicious code

Detect malicious or suspicious access control or networking anomalies occurring at established defensive level boundaries and within security levels