Advanced Monitoring Expert

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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Mid level
Security • Database • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
Elite Cyber Consulting, Incident Response and Managed Detection and Response Services. www.sygnia.co
The Role
Conduct advanced post-breach monitoring, alert triage, host forensics, threat hunting, and custom detection development across client environments. Support incident response, maintain endpoint, cloud, and network visibility, automate triage and reporting workflows, and collaborate with client security teams. The role requires SIEM expertise, knowledge of threat actors and attack techniques, network and host-based analysis, Python scripting, and occasional travel or work outside normal hours.
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About Sygnia

Sygnia is a top-tier cyber technology and services company, providing high-end consulting and incident response support for organizations worldwide. We work with companies to proactively build their cyber resilience and to respond to and defeat attacks within their networks. Sygnia is the trusted advisor and cybersecurity service provider for IT and security teams, senior managements, and boards of leading organizations around the world, including Fortune 100 companies.

Our team combines top talent from elite military technology units and across the cyber industry. We bring technological expertise, digital combat experience, data analytics and a business-driven mindset to cybersecurity, enabling organizations to thrive in the face of cyber threats.

The Role

We are looking for an Advanced Monitoring Expert to join our team of cybersecurity analysts. In this role, you will conduct advanced and tailored monitoring activities in post-breach client environments. You will develop detection analyses, triage alerts, investigate security incidents, and perform proactive threat hunting. The role also involves onboarding new clients, working closely with incident response teams, and enhancing visibility and detection capabilities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in dynamic environments, has strong problem-solving skills, and thrives when collaborating with clients and teammates.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform post-breach monitoring in client environments, including triage of alerts and host forensics analysis.
  • Develop custom detection and analysis methods to monitor client environments, often based on known threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Support major incident response engagements by delivering accurate detection when active threats are suspected.
  • Maintain visibility and log forwarding across endpoints, cloud environments, and network devices.
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting using host- and network-based analysis, malware hunting, and IOC searches.
  • Create automation tools and capabilities for alert triage, escalation, visibility management, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with client security teams, providing regular updates and follow-ups on alerts and security events.
  • Generate reports and metrics on incidents, trends, visibility status, and response procedures.
Requirements

What We’re Looking For

  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles within SOC, SecOps, or security monitoring environments.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
  • Strong understanding of the lifecycle of advanced security threats, attack vectors, and exploitation techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or Exabeam.
  • Knowledge of common data and log sources for detection and analysis, including Event Logs, Firewalls, and EDR tools.
  • Technical understanding of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols, and security controls.
  • Familiarity of host-based forensics and OS artifacts.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, web applications, or servers is a plus.
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills.
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours and travel occasionally.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience developing custom detection logic or automation workflows.
  • Previous involvement in incident response or digital forensics investigations.
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms or red-team engagements.
  • Security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, or OSCP.

Why Sygnia

At Sygnia, you will work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the cybersecurity industry. We offer the opportunity to solve complex security challenges for global organizations while continuing to grow your expertise. Our culture values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, making Sygnia an exciting place to build your career.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles within SOC, SecOps, or security monitoring environments
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong understanding of advanced security threat lifecycles, attack vectors, and exploitation techniques
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or Exabeam
  • Knowledge of data and log sources including Event Logs, firewalls, and EDR tools
  • Technical understanding of network fundamentals, common Internet protocols, and security controls
  • Familiarity with host-based forensics and operating system artifacts
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills
  • Willingness to work outside normal hours
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, web applications, or servers
  • Experience developing custom detection logic or automation workflows
  • Previous involvement in incident response or digital forensics investigations
  • Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms or red-team engagements
  • Security certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, or OSCP
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The Company
HQ: Cape Town
264 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Sygnia is a cyber technology and services company, providing high-end consulting and incident response support for organizations worldwide. Sygnia works with companies to proactively build their cyber resilience and to respond and defeat attacks within their networks. It is the trusted advisor and cyber security service provider of IT and security teams, senior managements and boards of leading organizations worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies. The company draws on top talent from the ranks of elite military technology units and from across the cyber industry. It applies technological supremacy, digital combat experience, data analytics and a business-driven mindset to cyber, to deliver military grade security to business. Sygnia was launched with Team8 group, supported by leading investors and design partners, including Microsoft, Cisco, Qualcomm, Intel, Bessemer, Innovation Endeavors, and Temasek. Since October 2018, Sygnia is a Team8 and a Temasek International company.

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