Senior Threat Analyst (Night Shift) - 24 Months Contract - Onsite in Brooklyn, NY

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Zaass Consulting, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! • :first-child]:mt-0 [&\_> • :last-child]:mb-0"> Senior Threat Analyst (Night Shift) NYC Cybersecurity Operations Location: On-site at 11 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY Schedule: Night shift (6:00 PM 6:00 AM), including weekends and holidays Duration: 2-year assignment (March 2026 March 2028) Hours: 35 hours per week About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Threat Analyst to join a high-performance cybersecurity operations team supporting the City of New York s critical digital infrastructure. This position plays a vital role in defending city networks, public services, and sensitive data from evolving cybersecurity threats. As a Senior Threat Analyst, you ll work nights in a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment monitoring, detecting, and responding to potential threats targeting one of the largest municipal networks in the world.Key Responsibilities • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Monitor network and security alerts for intrusion attempts, anomalies, and potential compromises. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Perform detailed analysis and apply threat mitigation and escalation procedures. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Correlate threat intelligence data across various security platforms (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR). • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Interface with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure coordinated incident handling. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Create and maintain SOC playbooks, incident reports, situation reports (SITREPs), and performance metrics. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Lead and mentor junior analysts, ensuring adherence to SOC processes and continuous improvement. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Contribute to proactive threat hunting, incident containment, and recovery activities. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Participate in quality control checks and documentation reviews to maintain operational excellence. Required Qualifications • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Minimum 8 years of experience in Threat Management, SOC Operations, or Incident Response. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Proven leadership experience within a SOC environment (mentoring analysts, managing operations, coordinating incidents). • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Hands-on expertise with cybersecurity monitoring tools including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and log correlation systems. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Strong understanding of network protocols, host-level security, and general cybersecurity principles. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Excellent communication skills for collaboration with both technical teams and senior management. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Willingness and ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed for coverage and incident response. Preferred Skills • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Experience with threat hunting and malware analysis. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Familiarity with NetFlow analysis, system logs, and incident response frameworks. • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation). • p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0">Capability to identify, contain, and remediate complex security incidents in a large, dynamic environment. Join a mission-driven cybersecurity team safeguarding New York City s digital future. If you re an experienced Threat Analyst ready to take on significant operational responsibility and help strengthen critical public systems, we encourage you to apply today.