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Cyber Detection Event Analyst at General Motors | LAYIQ

Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across all detection environments
Analyze security events to identify indicators of compromise, malicious activity, and emerging cyber threats
Conduct investigations using SIEM, EDR, NDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms, and threat intelligence sources
Develop and improve detection logic, correlation rules, analytics, and alerting content to enhance threat visibility
Support detection engineering initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve detection coverage, fidelity, and operational effectiveness
Apply threat intelligence, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and MITRE ATT&CK methodologies to detection and investigation activities
Perform threat hunting activities to identify previously unknown threats and improve detection capabilities
Create and maintain queries, scripts, dashboards, reports, and automation workflows that improve investigative efficiency
Collaborate with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Identity Security, Cloud Security, and Engineering teams to improve security outcomes
Assist with security tool onboarding, log source integration, content validation, and operational readiness activities
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on alert reduction, automation, process optimization, and operational maturity
Document investigative findings, lessons learned, and detection improvements in a clear and repeatable manner
Participate in major incident investigations and provide analytical support during security events
Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, detection methodologies, and security technologies
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
2+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on security operations, incident response, threat detection, intrusion detection, detection engineering, or threat hunting
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to review complex datasets and identify meaningful security findings
Experience investigating security alerts and events
Working knowledge of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and log analytics methodologies
Working knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technologies and behavioral-based detection techniques
Working knowledge of network security monitoring technologies, including intrusion detection systems, packet analysis, network telemetry, and flow analysis
Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience creating automation or analysis scripts using Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies
Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, and authentication technologies
Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures
Experience working with APIs, data integrations, or security automation workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly
Ability to manage multiple investigations and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and contribute to shared operational objectives
Ability and willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation

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