Security Operations Analyst

Rapid7

Security Operations Analyst investigating security events at Rapid7. Collaborating with a global team to enhance threat detection capabilities and conduct incident response.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $81,500 - $110,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxMacOSSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review alert data to pinpoint malicious activity within Rapid7 environment.
Lead and drive investigations spanning the entire lifecycle from evidence collection to identifying malicious activity.
Create Incident Reports documenting technical analysis, findings, and remediation steps.
Conduct proactive threat identification through threat hunting activities.
Assist in tracking threat actor movements during security incident investigations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years of experience within cyber security operations
Strong problem-solving ability, critical thinking skills, and ingenuity.
A passion for cybersecurity, coupled with a keen curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Required familiarity with MacOS, Windows, and/or Linux operating systems.
Essential experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, such as the Rapid7 command platform or Splunk, or comparable platforms.
Experience in common Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, including but not limited to, incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, malware analysis, or forensic investigations (network and endpoint).
The aptitude to identify areas for process improvement and successfully implement solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber security operationsincident responsethreat huntingdetection engineeringmalware analysisforensic investigationsevidence collectiontechnical analysisremediation stepsprocess improvement

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcritical thinkingingenuitycuriosityeagerness to learn