Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, McCrary

Overview

This position will be located on the Auburn University campus.

The Charles D. McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Auburn University is seeking an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen its mission of protecting critical systems. This role serves as a trusted operator and emerging leader within McCrary's Security Operations Center (SOC) and Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) environment. The Senior Analyst is responsible for advanced threat hunting, incident leadership, automation initiatives, and operational support for state and local partners. Acting as a key integrator, this position bridges day-to-day security operations with applied research and field deployment teams to deliver innovative and resilient cybersecurity solutions.

Why Join McCrary?

The McCrary Institute defends the systems that power our national and economic security, our communities, and our way of life. Through its Edge Lab, McCrary integrates research, policy, and real-world operations to deliver practical cybersecurity solutions.
By joining our team, you will play a leading role in building the infrastructure and workforce that will protect America's most critical systems - right here in Auburn, Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Lead Incident Response: Direct advanced incident response activities, including containment and recovery, ensuring rapid and effective resolution of security events.
• Proactive Threat Hunting: Conduct in-depth threat hunting and develop actionable threat intelligence for state and critical infrastructure partners.
• Automation and Optimization: Design, build, and fine-tune SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) playbooks to streamline and enhance operational efficiency.
• Security Assessments: Lead comprehensive security evaluations, vulnerability analyses, and facilitate cyber tabletop exercises to strengthen resilience.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports, incident summaries, and operational briefs for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior analysts and student interns, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Capability Integration: Support the integration of lab-developed cybersecurity solutions into SOC operations for improved defense capabilities.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to advance the institute's cybersecurity mission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or IT.
• 4 years of cybersecurity operations or incident response experience.