Security Operations Analyst- East or Central Time Zone

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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Security Operations Analyst – East or Central Time Zone in the United States. This role is centered on protecting organizations from cyber threats by monitoring, investigating, and responding to security incidents across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate, and respond to alerts from security platforms.
• Conduct forensic analysis of EDR telemetry, logs, and artifacts to determine the root cause of incidents.
• Perform malware analysis and evaluate suspicious activity across endpoints and cloud systems.
• Investigate and remediate anomalies within Microsoft 365 and other cloud environments.
• Support escalations from internal teams regarding threat-related inquiries.
• Contribute to detection engineering and tuning to improve SOC effectiveness.
• Collaborate in a mentored and knowledge-sharing team environment to enhance analyst capabilities.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Digital Forensics (DFIR) role.
• Hands-on experience with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
• Familiarity with common attack techniques and tools (MITRE ATT&CK, PowerShell, lateral movement, persistence mechanisms, basic defense evasion).
• Knowledge of static and dynamic malware analysis methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Windows Administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, domain trusts, and core networking concepts (ports, protocols, NAT, VLANs).
• Understanding of web technologies and security concepts (web servers, applications, OWASP Top 10).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings to non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity and dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in MSP/MSSP/MDR environments.
• Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, Ruby).
• Cloud investigations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Participation in cybersecurity competitions or platforms (HackTheBox, TryHackMe).

Benefits

• 100% remote work environment within the East or Central Time Zone.
• Competitive base salary ($100,000–$120,000) plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick days.