Senior Security Analyst – Rapid 7

Virtual Technologies Group

Senior Security Analyst at VTG focusing on AWS/Azure security monitoring. Engaging in proactive threat hunting and mentoring junior analysts for improved incident response.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as primary responder and technical specialist within a staff augmentation model
Focus on day-to-day monitoring, investigation, and refinement of a security stack centered on AWS/Azure, Rapid7, and Proofpoint
Provide deep-dive forensic analysis and proactive threat hunting
Ensure cloud infrastructure remains resilient against emerging threats
Mentor junior analysts in improving incident response workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Security Operations or Analysis
3+ years focused on investigating Cloud Security alerts (AWS or Azure)
Proficiency in auditing cloud environments (VPC/VNet, S3/Blob access logs) and reviewing Identity & Access Management (IAM) permissions for anomalies
2+ years of hands-on experience utilizing a SIEM or XDR platform (e.g., Rapid7, Splunk, or Sentinel)
Experience interpreting vulnerability scan results, assessing their real-world exploitability, and tracking remediation progress with technical teams
Proven experience leading the 'detect and analyze' phases of the IR lifecycle
Experience performing internal audits or control testing related to frameworks such as SOX or PCI-DSS
Ability to distill complex forensic findings into clear, concise reports for stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings accounts (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with employer match

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud securityforensic analysisthreat huntingincident responseauditing cloud environmentsvulnerability assessmentcontrol testingSIEMXDRIAM

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationreportingleadership