Senior Security Operations Engineer

Security OperationsSecurity OperationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2008H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

43 days ago

Salary

$111K - $178K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglishAWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformSplunk

Job Description

• Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, including ransomware, host compromise, credential and account compromise, phishing, insider threats, third-party risks, and data spillage while collaborating closely with information security leadership, business stakeholders, and the rest of the incident response team • Produce clear, accurate incident documentation and post‑incident analysis focused on root cause and measurable improvement • Participate in incident response tabletop exercises to identify gaps, enhance skills, and engage stakeholders; review technical reports from vulnerability and penetration testing assessments to identify potential exposure to future incidents • Improve Security Operations practices by contributing to the development, refinement, and maintenance of SOC procedures, playbooks, policies, and guidelines • Assess the effectiveness of security controls and technical risks across hosting environments, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Own and act as a subject matter expert for one or more core security tools or platforms, ensuring data quality, reliable operation, and effective use.

Job Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree or 3 years equivalent combination of experience of education and experience in a related field
  • Experience investigating security alerts or incidents involving infrastructure, identity, endpoints, or applications
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, with curiosity to deepen cloud security expertise
  • Experience working in security operations, incident response, or a related defensive security role (preferred)
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) and interest in using SOAR tooling such as Tines or other automation functions to improve response workflows (preferred)
  • Comfort analyzing logs and telemetry data to understand suspicious or unusual behavior (preferred)
  • Ability to assess technical and business risk and communicate findings clearly (preferred)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics to a range of audiences (preferred)

Benefits

  • A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
  • Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
  • 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

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