[Remote] Security Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Voleon Group is a technology company specializing in AI and machine learning for finance. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will monitor and respond to security events, protecting the firm's critical assets and gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and DLP platforms, triaging and escalating as needed
• Investigate suspicious activity, support incident response, and help maintain playbooks and response procedures
• Perform log analysis, detection tuning, and support forensic reviews under senior guidance
• Assist in documenting incidents, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to post-incident reviews
• Provide support for security awareness initiatives and help foster a strong security culture across the firm
• Collaborate with Security Operations Engineers and senior analysts to improve monitoring coverage and SOC effectiveness
• Participate in on-call rotation (with mentoring and escalation paths) to ensure 24/7 coverage
• Support threat hunting activities and contribute to proactive detection improvements when opportunities arise

Skills

• 0-2 years of experience in information security
• 2+ years in IT operations, or a related technical discipline
• Familiarity with core security concepts: network protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), authentication, and common attack techniques
• Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or similar)
• Ability to think critically and systematically when troubleshooting alerts or anomalies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Exposure to DLP, threat hunting, or purple team methodologies
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 20 days of paid time off
• 9 sick days
• 401(k) plan with a company match

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