aKUBE

Senior Security Operations Analyst

aKUBE

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $85 per hour

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityDNSLinuxNode.jsPythonUnix

About the role

  • Lead response efforts for cybersecurity incidents, including triage, investigation, containment, and recovery.
  • Monitor and analyze security events using EDR/IDS/IPS and SIEM tools.
  • Perform malware, memory, and disk forensic analysis during investigations.
  • Configure and fine-tune detection technologies to improve signal fidelity and reduce false positives.
  • Develop and maintain incident response strategies, playbooks, and automation workflows.
  • Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to support continuous monitoring and rapid response.
  • Collaborate with Security Engineering to design and improve detection, automation, and mitigation workflows.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies for adoption.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and red team-style threat hunts.
  • Partner with business units to define and support enterprise security requirements and initiatives.
  • Author documentation, training materials, and internal knowledge bases.

Requirements

  • Security Incident Response
  • EDR/IDS/IPS (e.g., endpoint detection & response, intrusion detection/prevention)
  • SIEM and SOAR tools
  • Malware, memory, and disk forensics
  • Linux/Unix and Windows administration
  • Threat hunting and threat intelligence integration
  • Scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Security certifications (GCIH, GSEC, or CYSA+)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a Security Operations role
  • Experience in leading incident response, including hands-on forensics and threat analysis
  • Deep knowledge of security tools including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, HIDS/NIDS, WAF, and DNS security
  • Proficiency with scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
  • Expertise in Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems
  • Familiarity with cryptography, data encryption, and DLP technologies
  • Experience developing detection use cases and automated playbooks
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Work authorization: GC, USC, All valid EADs except OPT, CPT, H1B