Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)

Epiq Company; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst (SOC) to join our global Security Operations team. This remote, work-from-home role is ideal for early-career cybersecurity professionals eager to gain hands-on experience across incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability testing, and security automation.

You will work with Microsoft security tools and SIEM/EDR technologies, contribute to detection engineering, and collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen our security posture.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and incident response.
• Exposure to SIEM, EDR, antivirus, or other security tools.
• Strong investigative, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• An interest in threat hunting, detection engineering, security automation, or emerging threats.
• Microsoft security experience is a plus, not a prerequisite.
• Experience with platforms such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, Exabeam, or other SIEM/EDR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Analyze security data to determine severity, impact, and appropriate response or escalation.
• Work with Microsoft security tools and other security technologies.
• Conduct threat hunts using emerging threats, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat intelligence.
• Investigate insider risk and suspicious user activity.
• Participate in vulnerability testing, purple-team exercises, and detection engineering.
• Help develop and improve detection rules, security playbooks, processes, and automation.
• Collaborate with Security Engineering, Identity & Access Management, and other cybersecurity and IT teams.
• Identify opportunities to use automation and emerging technologies to improve security operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

SIEM/EDR tools

Threat hunting

Automation

Microsoft security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security / IT / CS or related field

Tools

Splunk

Elasticsearch

Exabeam

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)### Cyber Security Analyst (SOC)Apply: Remote: Work from Home Full-Time: Phoenix, AZ: Kansas City, MO: Tampa, FL: Portland, OR: Overland Park, KS: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0035102At **Epiq**, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‐driven community where integrity guides decisions, **relentless service** sets the bar, and we **thrive on big challenges** together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‐wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, **you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career** and see your impact at scale.**Job Description:**Epiq is looking for a **Cyber Security Analyst** **(SOC)** to join our global Security Operations team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their cybersecurity career who wants to do more than simply monitor an alert queue. You’ll gain hands-on experience across **incident response, threat hunting, insider risk, threat intelligence, detection engineering, vulnerability testing, and security automation** while working alongside an experienced, globally distributed security team. Our environment is Microsoft-centric, and the team is actively incorporating **automation and AI** into how we investigate threats and improve security operations. ## **What You’ll Do*** Monitor, triage, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents.* Analyze security data to determine severity, impact, and appropriate response or escalation.* Work with **Microsoft** security tools and other security technologies.* Conduct threat hunts using emerging threats, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat intelligence.* Investigate insider risk and suspicious user activity.* Participate in vulnerability testing, purple-team exercises, and detection engineering.* Help develop and improve detection rules, security playbooks, processes, and automation.* Collaborate with Security Engineering, Identity & Access Management, and other cybersecurity and IT teams.* Identify opportunities to use automation and emerging technologies to improve security operations. ## **What We’re Looking For**We’re looking for someone who is **curious, analytical, and genuinely passionate about cybersecurity**. You could be a recent graduate who has built hands-on experience through labs, coursework, certifications, or personal projects. You could also have a year or two of professional cybersecurity experience and be looking for an opportunity to broaden your skills.Ideally, you’ll bring:* Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity and incident response.* Exposure to **SIEM, EDR, antivirus, or other security tools**.* Strong investigative, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.* An interest in threat hunting, detection engineering, security automation, or emerging threats.* A willingness to learn, take ownership, and grow as the security environment evolves. **Microsoft security experience is a plus, not a prerequisite.** Experience with platforms such as **Splunk, Elasticsearch, Exabeam, or other SIEM/EDR technologies** can translate well to this environment ## **Education & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, **or equivalent practical experience, training, certifications, labs, or demonstrated cybersecurity knowledge**.* Up to 3 years of cybersecurity, security operations, or related technical experience preferred.* **Early-career candidates are encouraged to apply.** Hands-on labs, coursework, workshops, certifications, personal projects, or other demonstrated cybersecurity learning can help demonstrate readiness for the role. ## **Nice to Have*** Threat hunting, threat intelligence, or detection engineering exposure.* Interest in security automation, scripting, or AI-enabled security tools.* **Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+, or another relevant cybersecurity certification.** Certifications are valued but are not required at the time of hire. The Compensation range for this role is $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus. #LI-KS1 #LI-Remote #1000 Epiq Systems, Inc. **In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.** **Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.**Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:* **Location-based market rate** for the role* **Your abilities** in relation to the job specification* **Performance** during screening and interview* **Pay parity** with the wider team in the considered locationFurther details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.Click here to learn about Epiq's Benefits.