Security Operations Center Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee security alerts and events within a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

• Perform preliminary triage and validation of alerts to assess their severity and impact.

• Execute advanced investigations of alerts and analyze security events across identity, endpoint, and network telemetry.

• Manage Tier I escalation processes and assist with Tier II incident response activities.

• Coordinate efforts for incident containment and escalate complex incidents to Tier III as necessary.

• Supervise log ingestion pipelines to ensure that data sources are operating correctly.

• Record incidents, findings, and response actions in accordance with SOC protocols.

• Participate in daily reporting and ensure accurate shift handoff documentation.

• Detect trends, anomalies, and potential threats through ongoing monitoring and analysis.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to aid in incident resolution and enhance detection capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity operations position.

• Familiarity with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of alert triage, escalation protocols, and incident management workflows.

• Experience in analyzing logs, alerts, and telemetry from identity, endpoint, and network systems.

• Capability to operate in a 24x7 work environment, including shift-based schedules.

• Must possess at least one of the following certifications or equivalent: GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or a comparable cybersecurity certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Flexible paid time off (PTO)

• Federal holidays off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Support for professional development

• Wellness stipends

• A culture that values and rewards hard work, dedication, and adaptability