Global Cybersecurity Senior Analyst

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What You'll Do

As a Senior Analyst – Cyber Security Incident Response (CS3) at BCG, you will be a key operational member of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), responsible for executing cyber security investigations and supporting incident response activities across BCG’s global environment.

This role focuses on consistent, high-quality execution of incident response and investigation tasks, including detection, triage, analysis, containment, and documentation. You will work within established processes and frameworks while contributing to their continuous improvement.

You will collaborate closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC), IT, Risk, and other global stakeholders to ensure timely and effective response to cyber threats. This position requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to operate reliably in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

What Will You Do?

• Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents, including phishing, malware, unauthorized access, and suspicious activity.
• Perform structured triage, analysis, and containment actions in alignment with CSIRT procedures.
• Monitor and analyze alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
• Conduct log analysis across endpoints, network, and cloud environments to identify indicators of compromise.
• Document investigations clearly & accurately, ensuring all actions and findings are consistently recorded.
• Support incident response activities across time zones, including shift handoffs and coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of response processes and post-incident reviews.
• Follow and apply frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, SANS incident handling, and internal playbooks.
• Escalate issues appropriately and provide relevant context for decision-making.
• Identify patterns, trends, and recurring issues, and share insights with the team.
• Support development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and playbooks.

What You Are Good At

• Conducting structured and methodical investigations with strong attention to detail
• Analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry to identify root cause and scope of incidents
• Following defined processes while adapting to evolving situations
• Producing clear, concise, and well-structured documentation
• Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities with reliability and consistency
• Working collaboratively across globally distributed teams
• Demonstrating accountability and ownership of assigned work

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience, with at least 2+ years in cyber security or security operations

Hands-on experience in:

Incident response or SOC operations

SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk or similar)

EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or similar)

Log analysis and investigation

Familiarity with:

MITRE ATT&CK framework

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Basic regulatory concepts (e.g., GDPR)

• Experience working in a global or distributed team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, GCIH, or equivalent) are a plus

Additional info

*** For US locations only ***

In the US, we have a compensation transparency approach.

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below.

• The base salary range for this role in Atlanta is $98,000 -$120,700
  
  

This is an estimated range, however, specific base salaries within the range depend on various factors such as experience and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness.

In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a bonus of up to and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years.

All of our plans provide best in class coverage:

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs
• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month)
• Paid sick time on an as needed basis

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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