Senior Security Analyst, Security Operations (Threat Detection) in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Analyst, Security Operations (Threat Detection) in the United States.

Join a world-class security operations environment where you will help protect one of the largest and most influential developer ecosystems in the world. In this role, you will focus on detecting, investigating, and responding to advanced threats across complex cloud and software systems at massive scale. You will work alongside highly skilled security engineers, analysts, and incident responders to continuously improve threat detection capabilities and security visibility. This position blends hands-on technical investigation with proactive threat hunting, detection engineering, and purple team collaboration. You will play a key role in identifying security gaps, enhancing telemetry, and strengthening defensive strategies across distributed systems. Ideal for an experienced security professional passionate about operational security and large-scale threat detection, this role offers high impact in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.

• Identify, investigate, and respond to security threats across large-scale cloud and software environments in collaboration with cross-functional security and engineering teams.
• Perform advanced threat hunting and detection engineering to improve visibility, identify attack patterns, and strengthen security posture.
• Analyze security events and alerts using SIEM platforms to detect anomalies and coordinate effective incident response actions.
• Collaborate on purple team exercises to simulate adversarial activity and improve detection, response, and resilience capabilities.
• Develop, refine, and document detection logic, security policies, and operational procedures to enhance consistency and scalability.
• Continuously evaluate and improve detection coverage, identifying gaps in telemetry and proposing enhancements.
• Participate in on-call rotations to support real-time security monitoring and incident response activities.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive informed security decisions.
• Work on multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining high standards of accuracy, prioritization, and delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and knowledge sharing across the security organization.

• 5–7+ years of experience in security analysis, cybersecurity, security engineering, or related technical security roles.
• Strong experience in threat hunting and detection engineering within complex environments.
• At least 3+ years of hands-on experience working with SIEM tools and security monitoring platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for security automation, detection development, or data analysis.
• Deep understanding of attacker behaviors, threat detection methodologies, and security controls across multiple domains.
• Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based approach to security decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, incident-driven environments.
• Passion for mentoring peers and contributing to team capability growth.
• Flexibility to participate in on-call rotations, including occasional non-standard hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, with potential for performance-based bonuses and equity participation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Remote-first work environment within the United States.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Learning and professional development opportunities in advanced security engineering and threat detection.
• Exposure to large-scale, cutting-edge security operations and global infrastructure environments.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Opportunities to work with advanced AI-driven security and detection technologies.