DICK'S Sporting Goods is hiring a Lead Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to serve as a hands-on leader and subject matter expert for our security operations. You will guide complex monitoring activities, lead incident investigations, and leverage multi-source data to identify risks and recommend improvements that strengthen our security posture. In this role, you'll drive meaningful operational enhancements, mentor analysts, and help shape the future of our detection and response capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Lead security incident investigations and ensure timely containment, root cause analysis, and cross-team collaboration.
- Provide expert guidance on SIEM strategy, detection logic, and associated security technologies.
- Standardize and refine monitoring workflows to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and expand visibility.
- Leverage data from diverse sources to identify patterns, emerging issues, and potential business impacts.
- Develop, drive, and execute recommendations that shape both short-term defensive actions and longer-term operational strategy.
- Boost SOC effectiveness by implementing new tools, automation, AI-powered processes, and optimized playbooks.
- Anticipate emerging threats and regulatory changes that affect the company.
- Mentor and elevate teammates by sharing expertise and supporting a culture of learning.
- Collaborate closely with Technology teams, Legal/Privacy, Risk & Compliance, vendors, and third-party service providers.
- Act as a subject matter expert for technology, policy, and regulatory topics.
- Maintain relevant professional certifications and stay current through ongoing professional development.
- Advise peers and leadership on emerging risks, best practices, and operational implications.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10 years of experience in Security Operations, incident response.
- Expertise with Windows, Linux, cloud environments, SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and email gateways.
Nice to Have
- Professional certifications such as Security+, CISSP, GIAC, or vendor-specific credentials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business acumen and a customer-service orientation.
- Superior interpersonal, client consultation, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Supervisory, leadership, and project management skills.
- Ability to drive projects, manage project teams, and work effectively in a team environment.
- In-depth analytical skills and a strong detail orientation.
- Superior organizational abilities with a process and procedure-oriented mindset.
Technical Stack
- SIEM, EDR, Secure email gateways
- Query-building, Detection Engineering, Threat Hunting
- MITRE ATT&CK mapping, Cloud and identity investigation
- SOAR automation, playbook development, case management platforms
- Data pipeline and storage expertise
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with Technology teams, Legal/Privacy, Risk & Compliance, vendors, and third-party service providers to secure our enterprise.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $83,000.00 - $138,200.00
- Competitive total rewards package that could include incentive, equity and benefits.
- Compliance with all state paid leave requirements.
- Generous suite of benefits.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
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