Associate SOC Analyst

Role overview Investigate security alerts as part of a managed detection and response operation, helping identify, assess, and respond to threats across customer environments. This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to security operations, with training and mentorship as you build from initial alert triage toward broader investigations. Coverage includes endpoint and cloud environments, with participation in a rotating, around-the-clock schedule.

Responsibilities - Triage and investigate alerts from initial detection through resolution. - Assess potential threats and communicate findings clearly to teammates and customer security contacts. - Coordinate incident remediation and identify ways to strengthen customer defenses. - Participate in threat hunting and root-cause analysis to uncover attacker activity. - Contribute ideas that improve detection, response, and service delivery. - Take part in a 24/7 rotating coverage schedule.

Requirements - Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, operating systems, and common network protocols. - Familiarity with Windows, macOS, and Linux, including command-line use. - Awareness of cloud applications such as Microsoft 365 and Okta, and cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - Familiarity with security monitoring and response tools such as SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS. - Curiosity about attacker techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. - Strong written communication, integrity, and a customer-focused approach.

Nice to have - One to two years of IT or security experience is preferred; hands-on learning and demonstrated interest may also be relevant.

Benefits and work setup - Listed base salary is $85,000–$90,000, with a 20% quarterly bonus and equity eligibility. - Benefits include flexible work location, unlimited paid time off, up to 24 weeks of parental leave, and health coverage. - Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.