Senior Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Description
Position Summary:
loanDepot’s Security Operations team is at the forefront of cyber defense for the organization. We are seeking a Senior Security Analyst who will act as both a technical authority and front-line commander within our Security Operations Center. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a seasoned professional who can seamlessly integrate with our team on Day One, bringing the composure, knowledge, experience, and precision necessary to contain and eradicate cyber threats from our environment.
Reporting directly to the Information Security Operations Manager, this position partners closely with our Level 1 MSSP, internal business units, and external incident response partners to ensure that every incident is managed with accountability, consistency, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is resourceful, quick-thinking, and deeply fluent with the leading security stacks and tools, capable of turning strands of data into decisive action and information. The Sr. Cyber SOC Analyst must be able to come into the Irvine, CA office 2-3 times per week.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute end-to-end security incident response activities including detection and triage, containment, eradication, and recovery for incidents ranging from simple to complex.
- Serve as incident commander for high-severity security events, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution across stakeholders.
- Partner with Level 1 MSSP partners to validate escalations, refine detection logic, and ensure consistent handling workflows.
- Coordinate with external partners and internal teams to contain and mitigate threats while maintaining operational resilience.
- Detection, Analysis, & Threat Hunting
- Utilize industry standard and/or custom tools for telemetry to conduct deep-dive investigations and root cause analysis.
- Develop and optimize queries, analytic rules, and playbooks to enhance threat detection and automation, pushing incidents towards level 0 where possible.
- Conduct proactive threat hunts and adversary emulation exercises to identify emerging tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) before they escalate into incidents.
- Leverage MITRE ATT&CK, NIST SP800-61r3, NIST CSF2, and other frameworks to ensure methodical and repeatable investigation practices.
- Operational Excellence & Leadership
- Document and refine incident response playbooks and runbooks to improve team consistency and speed.
- Produce detailed incident reports, post-incident reviews, and executive summaries with actionable insights.
- Mentor other analysts and emerging prospects, reinforcing our culture of accountability, consistency, and efficiency.
- Participate in weekly high-severity incident case reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC metrics and performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of five (5) + years’ experience working in a security operations center or similar environment preferred.
- A demonstrated mastery of industry leading tools in SIEM, EDR, and CSPM.
- Expertise in querying, hunting, and correlating disparate data points across large telemetry datasets using SQL/KQL/Cypher.
- A demonstrated ability to lead complex investigations and coordinate across technical and business stakeholders.
- A solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF 2, NIST SP800-61r3.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant narratives.
- Experience in log aggregation technologies and SIEM tuning processes.
- Experience in the Mortgage industry preferred.
- CISSP, GIAC Certified Incident Handler, or other related certifications preferred.
Why work for #teamloanDepot:
- Competitive compensation based on skillset and relatable experience.
- Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric team members.
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
- Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
- Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) policy to support work-life balance in addition to Paid Voluntary Time Off.
About loanDepot:
loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this roles is between $99,000 and $136,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.