(Remote) Security Operations Analyst | Pay: $100k - $125k/yr.

Location: United States

About the Job

This is a high-impact, hands-on cybersecurity role within a fast-paced Security Operations Center (SOC) environment focused on detecting, investigating, and responding to real-world threats. You will work on the front lines of cyber defense, analyzing alerts, triaging incidents, and performing deep technical investigations across endpoint, network, and cloud telemetry. The role involves continuous exposure to evolving attacker techniques, offering strong opportunities to sharpen DFIR and malware analysis skills. You’ll collaborate closely with a mission-driven global team dedicated to protecting millions of endpoints and identities worldwide. The environment is highly technical, collaborative, and geared toward rapid learning and professional growth. Analysts are encouraged to contribute to detection improvements and process enhancements while supporting incident response operations. This position is ideal for someone eager to advance quickly in cybersecurity operations and threat analysis.

Accountabilities

Triage, investigate, and respond to security alerts generated by SOC platforms and detection systems, ensuring timely and accurate incident handling.
Perform deep-dive analysis of endpoint detection and response (EDR) telemetry, logs, and forensic artifacts to determine root cause and recommend remediation actions.
Conduct malware analysis (static and dynamic) to support threat identification and containment efforts.
Investigate suspicious cloud and productivity suite activity (including Microsoft M365) and provide remediation guidance.
Support escalation workflows from product support and cross-functional teams on security-related incidents and inquiries.
Contribute to detection engineering efforts, including tuning existing rules and helping improve alert fidelity.
Participate in collaborative SOC initiatives aimed at improving processes, tools, and overall security outcomes.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or digital forensics (DFIR) role.
Strong familiarity with Windows, Linux, and macOS environments as potential attack surfaces.
Working knowledge of attacker techniques aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework, including persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and defense evasion.
Experience analyzing malware behavior using static and dynamic methods.
Understanding of Windows administration and enterprise environments (Active Directory, Group Policy, domain architecture).
Solid grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, ports/protocols, NAT, VLANs, routing concepts).
Knowledge of web technologies and common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10 awareness).
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
Curiosity-driven mindset with a passion for continuous learning and threat research.

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(Remote) Security Operations Analyst | Pay: $100k - $125k/yr.