Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Zelis

Senior Security Operations Center Analyst investigating and mitigating security incidents at Zelis. Handling forensic analysis and supporting team processes and knowledge-sharing.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages security operations tasks independently and contributes to the design and implementation of security controls.
Investigates and mitigates security incidents across the organization.
Handles hands-on technical work like forensics and incident analysis.
Supports the team by sharing knowledge, improving processes, and helping shape how we respond to threats.
Triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, lead incident response steps, and coordinate containment and recovery efforts.
Make sure logs and security data are gathered, cleaned, and organized for effective analysis.
Examine systems, files, logs, and network data to understand security events.
Mentor newer analysts and assist team members with technical guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, Information Technology, or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
3+ years of enterprise level incident handling
Ability to partner with enterprise teams within a cybersecurity context, leveraging diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives to improve the organization.
Effective oral and written communication skills with experience in cybersecurity technical process documentation.
Demonstrated cyber defense and information security passion, including commitment to maintaining technical proficiency
Proven record of thought leadership via innovation and non-traditional solutions
Fundamental understanding of IT Security practices/programs/tooling, with demonstrated examples of driving initiatives forwards.
Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GCTI, GREM, GCIH, GPEN, OSCP, etc.) (preferred qualification)
Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) certifications (preferred qualification)
Proficiency in scripting and high-level programming languages (Python, PowerShell, bash, etc.) (preferred qualification)
Functional knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, malware sandboxing solutions and related tools (preferred qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k plan with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Parental leaves
Life and disability insurance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

incident handlingforensicsincident analysisIT Security practicesscriptingPythonPowerShellbashSIEMSOAR

Soft Skills

communication skillsmentoringknowledge sharingprocess improvementcollaborationleadershipinnovationproblem-solvingtechnical guidancecyber defense passion

Certifications

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