This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SOC Security Analyst based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support a high-performing security operations function focused on protecting critical digital environments.
You will monitor, investigate, and respond to security events while helping strengthen detection capabilities and incident response processes.
The position combines hands-on security analysis, threat investigation, and operational excellence within a cloud-based security environment.
You will work with advanced security tools, collaborate with technical stakeholders, and contribute to improving organizational resilience.
This is an impactful opportunity for a security professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and staying ahead of evolving threats.
The role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, continuous learning, and making measurable contributions to cybersecurity operations.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SOC Security Analyst based in United States.
This role offers the opportunity to support a high-performing security operations function focused on protecting critical digital environments.
You will monitor, investigate, and respond to security events while helping strengthen detection capabilities and incident response processes.
The position combines hands-on security analysis, threat investigation, and operational excellence within a cloud-based security environment.
You will work with advanced security tools, collaborate with technical stakeholders, and contribute to improving organizational resilience.
This is an impactful opportunity for a security professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and staying ahead of evolving threats.
The role is ideal for someone who values teamwork, continuous learning, and making measurable contributions to cybersecurity operations.
Accountabilities:
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and detections through SIEM platforms, ensuring incidents are properly analyzed and resolved.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize SIEM use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to improve threat detection coverage.
- Identify, assess, and escalate high-priority security events from multiple data sources according to established procedures.
- Analyze security reports, including phishing attempts and suspicious activity, while coordinating appropriate response actions.
- Manage security tickets throughout their lifecycle, ensuring accurate documentation, timely updates, and proper closure.
- Support proactive threat hunting activities and security investigations as directed.
- Provide operational SOC support by communicating findings, risks, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
- Create and maintain security documentation, including procedures, standards, and operational runbooks.
- Collaborate with system and application owners to support vulnerability remediation efforts.
- 2+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related cybersecurity discipline, with SOC analyst experience preferred.
- Practical SIEM experience investigating alerts, creating and tuning detection rules, developing use cases, and generating security reports using platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic, QRadar, or similar tools.
- Experience analyzing phishing incidents and supporting email security response processes.
- Ability to independently triage, investigate, and escalate security incidents using established playbooks.
- Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTTP/S, as well as Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Experience with case management systems and maintaining clear, audit-ready security documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a dynamic security team.
- Ability to successfully complete required background investigations and meet eligibility requirements.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Security certifications such as CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, Security+, or BTL1 are strongly preferred.
- Experience with EDR platforms, IDS/IPS solutions, vulnerability scanners, scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), SOAR platforms, or threat intelligence methodologies is a plus.
- Competitive hourly compensation of $65.00 - $75.00 per hour.
- Part-time schedule of approximately 25 hours per week.
- Remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Opportunity to contribute to advanced cybersecurity operations and threat detection initiatives.
- Exposure to modern security technologies, investigation techniques, and operational best practices.
- Collaborative environment focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The SOC Security Analyst will support daily security operations by monitoring threats, investigating alerts, improving detection processes, and ensuring effective incident management. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate security findings clearly across technical and business teams.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in security operations, incident response, and security monitoring, with strong technical knowledge and the ability to operate independently in a structured environment.