Security Operations Analyst

Unqork

Security Operations Analyst at Unqork focusing on proactive and reactive measures against evolving cyber threats. Engaging in various security operations functions to protect critical assets.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Security Monitoring & Alert Triage: Actively monitor SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other security tools to detect, analyze, and triage security alerts. Follow established playbooks to ensure timely and accurate initial response to potential threats.
Process Efficiency & Automation: Utilize existing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms to handle alerts efficiently. Identify repetitive manual tasks and implement automations.
SIEM & Detection Engineering: Integrate and set up the ingestion of log sources to a SIEM tool, including the normalization of fields and data. Create timely monitoring solutions for relevant threats based on active threat intelligence. Share responsibility for detection and log lifecycle / maintenance.
Threat Intelligence: 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.
IT Operations & Asset Security: 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.
Cross-Functional Technical Partnership: 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. Serve as the primary security technical expert for these partnerships.
Compliance & Operational Reporting: 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).

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Relevant industry certifications highly preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or OSCP).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field; Master's degree a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

💻 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SIEMEDRXDRSecurity OrchestrationAutomationResponseThreat DetectionIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity Frameworks

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationInfluencingStrategy TranslationTechnical Expertise

Certifications

CISSPCISMGCIHGCIAOSCP