Associate SOC Analyst

Expel

Associate SOC Analyst at Expel investigating alerts and responding to threats for Managed Detection & Response service. Protecting diverse environments from endpoint to cloud.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxMacOSTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and investigate alerts to identify, assess, and respond to potential threats.
Collaborate with teammates and customer security teams to remediate incidents.
Conduct threat hunts and root-cause analysis to uncover attacker activity.
Take ownership of alert triage through the entire lifecycle—from detection to resolution.
Constantly look for ways to improve detection, defense, and delivery for customers.
Participate in 24x7 rotational coverage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Integrity, curiosity, and a client-first mindset.
Strong written communication skills.
Fundamental understanding of TCP/IP, operating systems, and common network protocols.
Experience with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
Awareness of cloud applications and infrastructure.
Familiarity with detection and response tools like SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS.
Curiosity about attacker techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
1–2 years of IT or security experience preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Transparent pay
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work
Up to 24 weeks parental leave
Excellent health benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

TCP/IPoperating systemsnetwork protocolsWindowsmacOSLinuxSIEMEDRIDSIPS

Soft Skills

integritycuriosityclient-first mindsetstrong written communication