This is a Fully Remote Job
About Our Client:
The organization operates within the cybersecurity industry, assisting entities in managing the complexities of modern cybersecurity challenges. It addresses gaps in security understanding and effectiveness by providing expert guidance, innovative technology solutions, and trusted partnerships to enhance security measures.
About the Opportunity:
The SECURITY ANALYST role is a key individual contributor position within the Managed Services Security Operations team. The analyst is responsible for monitoring client environments, triaging security alerts, conducting thorough investigations including complex or high-severity issues, and escalating findings appropriately while meeting service level agreements. The position plays a vital role in maintaining client security posture through proactive detection, investigation, and response.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyze security alerts and events within client environments
Triage, classify, and disposition alerts in accordance with SLA requirements
Conduct independent investigations on security incidents, escalating as necessary
Execute containment and response actions on client endpoints following documented rules of engagement
Document investigations clearly to support escalation and client communications
Utilize SIEM, MDR, mXDR, and incident response tools effectively
Identify security gaps and communicate mitigations to internal teams and clients
Participate in client security operations meetings
Support team operations proactively and maintain continuity across shifts
Generate reports adhering to organizational standards
Develop and improve operational documentation
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Flag ineffective or noisy detections for review
Ensure proper shift hand-offs and communication
Stay current on emerging threats, exploits, and vulnerabilities
Communicate risks to internal and client stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or two years of relevant experience with appropriate industry certifications
Minimum two years’ experience with Splunk Enterprise Security, CrowdStrike Falcon, and/or Microsoft Sentinel
Knowledge of network and process hardening methods
Familiarity with endpoint security best practices
Understanding of incident response procedures and concepts
Ability to communicate security technologies and mitigation strategies
Understanding of network services and associated attack methods
Prior technical support or security-focused role experience
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
The anticipated base salary range is $96,000 to $118,000 annually
Eligibility for an annual bonus program with a target opportunity of 10%
Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, certifications, and location
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive pay
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Generous paid time off
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.