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Security Operations Analyst in United States at Jobgether

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Jobgether
United States, United States
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Security Operations Analyst

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Security Operations Analyst in United States.

This role offers an exciting entry point into advanced cybersecurity operations within a globally distributed security team. You will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and analyzing security alerts to detect and respond to potential threats across a complex enterprise environment. The position provides hands-on exposure to real-world cyber defense, incident response, and threat hunting activities. You will work with modern security tools and platforms to identify malicious behavior, trace attack patterns, and support remediation efforts. The environment is highly collaborative, with experienced analysts providing mentorship and guidance as you grow your expertise. This is an ideal opportunity for a security-focused professional eager to develop deep technical skills and contribute to protecting critical digital infrastructure.

Accountabilities:
  • Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts to identify malicious or suspicious activity across enterprise systems and environments.
  • Conduct end-to-end security investigations, including evidence collection, analysis, intrusion vector identification, and documentation of findings.
  • Produce detailed incident reports outlining technical analysis, root cause insights, and recommended remediation actions.
  • Support and participate in incident response activities, including tracking attacker behavior and analyzing forensic artifacts across endpoints and networks.
  • Engage in proactive threat hunting exercises to identify unknown threats and strengthen detection capabilities.
  • Collaborate with senior analysts and cross-functional security teams to improve processes, enhance detection coverage, and refine operational workflows.
  • Provide feedback to engineering and product teams to improve security tools, detection logic, and platform capabilities.
Requirements:
  • 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations or a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Rapid7 command platform, or equivalent tools.
  • Familiarity with operating systems including Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux in security contexts.
  • Experience in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, detection engineering, or forensic investigations.
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and curiosity-driven mindset for cybersecurity challenges.
  • Ability to identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to document findings clearly and effectively.
  • Passion for cybersecurity and eagerness to continuously learn evolving attack methodologies and defense techniques.
Benefits:
  • Competitive annual salary ranging from approximately 81,500 to 110,300 USD, depending on experience and location.
  • Eligibility for variable compensation, incentives, and equity opportunities where applicable.
  • Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Remote-first work arrangement across the United States.
  • Exposure to advanced cybersecurity tools, global security operations, and real-world incident response cases.
  • Professional development opportunities within a high-growth cybersecurity environment.
  • Collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on learning, innovation, and career growth.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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United States, United States

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