[Remote] Security Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Unqork empowers enterprises to accelerate growth by rapidly building, testing, and running AI-powered applications. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will focus on protecting critical assets against evolving threats through monitoring, automation, and collaboration with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security tools to detect, analyze, and triage security alerts
• Utilize existing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to handle alerts efficiently
• Integrate and set up the ingestion of log sources to a SIEM tool, including the normalization of fields and data
• Consume and review daily threat intelligence feeds, security advisories, and industry alerts to ensure the company is protected against known Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and emerging threat trends
• Work closely with IT Operations to maintain accurate hardware and software asset inventories
• Assist in deploying and troubleshooting endpoint security agents to ensure a secure baseline for all employee devices
• Collaborate extensively with resources in Engineering, Product, IT, and other departments to embed operational security requirements, influence architectural decisions for detectability, and foster a strong security culture
• Assist in generating routine security metrics and operational reports
• Help gather technical evidence to support adherence to security policies and compliance audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001)

Skills

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Security Operations, with at least 2 years in a role contributing to a Security Operations Center (SOC), Managed Detection Response Service, or Incident Response team
• Proven track record as an engineer, having designed, implemented, and managed mature SOC processes and automations
• Proven hands-on technical expertise in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and the use of SIEM, EDR/XDR, other security monitoring platforms, IAM solutions and processes
• Strong understanding of modern security threats, attack vectors, and defensive strategies
• Expertise in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK) and their practical application in threat detection, analysis, and incident response
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex operational security incidents and risks into clear, actionable strategies and communicate effectively to diverse audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field
• Relevant industry certifications highly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP)
• Master's degree a plus

Benefits

• Work from home with a remote-first community
• Unlimited PTO (and the encouragement to use it)
• Student loan payback program
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision options available to you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Monthly stipend toward your WFH setup, vacation, development and more
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) with contribution match
• Subsidized ClassPass Membership
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• In addition to a base salary, employees may also be eligible to receive a target incentive and company equity in the form of stock options

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