Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst ($55,000 - $375,000)

Employment Type

Full-Time - Part-time

Location

Remote (U.S.-based)

Job Responsibilities

Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM platforms.

Analyze and triage potential threats, false positives, and real incidents.

Investigate suspicious behavior, malware infections, phishing attacks, and unauthorized access attempts.

Escalate critical incidents and support mitigation efforts with senior team members.

Perform threat hunting and generate incident reports.

Collaborate with security engineers and IT teams to improve detection rules and response workflows.

Document incident handling procedures and participate in post-mortem reviews.

Minimum Qualification

Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as threat detection, malware, phishing, DDoS, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Exposure to SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, or Elastic Stack is a plus.

Ability to analyze logs from firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems.

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Comfortable working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Remote First – Work from anywhere in the U.S.

Flexible Hours – Day, night, and weekend shifts available.

Skill Growth – Resume support, interview coaching, and optional discounted security certifications.

Real Impact – Help defend systems against live attacks and make a difference in real time.