Quality and Risk Management Group (QRMG) – Senior Security Operations Analyst
Cobden & Carter International · Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Security
- Experience
- 5+ years
Key Responsibilities:
The Senior Security Operations Analyst (Level 3) is a subject matter expert in cyber incident response, threat hunting, and advanced security analysis. This role provides senior technical leadership within the Security Operations Centre (SOC), acting as a trusted escalation point for complex incidents and advanced investigations. The Senior Analyst leads the development, refinement, and implementation of SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities. While not a people manager, the role exercises strong operational leadership through mentorship, technical guidance, and contribution to continuous improvement across SOC operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
o Information Technology
o Computer Science
o Cybersecurity / Information Security
o Information Systems
o Computer Engineering
o ECE or Electronics Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Security Operations Centre, including senior analyst or Level 3 responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in incident response and advanced threat hunting.
- Experience performing advanced threat intelligence and forensic analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, and SOC tooling.
- Experience developing and maintaining SOC processes and playbooks.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and written reporting skills.
- Proven ability to mentor and support junior analysts.
- Advanced or specialized certifications such as:
o CREST Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA)
o OSCP or equivalent offensive security certifications
o Microsoft Advanced Threat Hunting and Incident
Response training
- Advanced forensics and threat intelligence training
- Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Security, CompTIA Security+, ISC2).
Work Setup:
Shift: Dayshift
Setup: Hybrid
Location: Makati
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