Pncpl Security Ops Analyst

Deltek, Inc.; Virginia, Fresno (MN, CA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Security Operations Analyst to monitor and respond to security events. This remote role involves collaborating with various teams and requires a deep understanding of IT security trends. The ideal candidate will have experience in security monitoring and response, and will contribute to enhancing detection capabilities and response playbooks.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of information security monitoring and response experience.
• US Citizenship is required for this position.
• Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security events on a 24x7 basis.
• Plan and execute incident response and postmortem exercises.
• Investigate and document events to aid incident responders.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational

Tools

SIEM

DLP

IDS/IPS

Threat Intelligence Platforms

Security Automation

Job description

14-May-2025

Principal Security Operations Analyst

US Remote

10287BR

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

Deltek's Global Information Security team has a passion for simplifying the delivery of information security in a complex industry. As part of our dynamic team, you will help deliver creative security services to continuously improve the first-rate protection of Deltek's Information Assets. Join us as we create innovative solutions to further security as a differentiator for Deltek.

Position Responsibilities

The Principal Security Operations (SecOps) Analyst is responsible for monitoring and responding to security events. This role involves receiving, researching, triaging, and documenting all security events and alerts as they occur. The SecOps Analyst supports multiple security-related platforms and technologies, collaborating with internal business units and external customers/partners. Events are generated from various sources, including endpoints, networks, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, threat intelligence platforms, employees, third parties, MSSPs, and other sources. Additionally, the SecOps Analyst is expected to proactively hunt for potential compromises across the infrastructure.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Security Operations, the SecOps Analyst is an integral member of the SecOps team. This role requires a deep understanding of emerging trends and technologies related to IT security and compliance, contributing to the continuous enhancement of detection capabilities, response playbooks, and threat visibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• As an active member of the team, monitor and process response for security events on a 24x7 basis, including as part of an on-call rotation.
• Plan and execute regular incident response and postmortem exercises, with a focus on creating measurable benchmarks to show progress (or deficiencies requiring additional attention).
• Stay current with and remain knowledgeable about new threats. Analyze attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) from security events across a large heterogeneous network of security devices and end-user systems.
• Leverage automation and orchestration solutions to automate repetitive tasks.
• Assist with incident response as events are escalated, including triage, remediation and documentation.
• Aid in threat and vulnerability research across event data collected by systems.
• Investigate and document events to aid incident responders, managers and other SecOps team members on security issues and the emergence of new threats.
• Work alongside other security team members to hunt for and identify security issues generated from the network, including third-party relationships.
• Seek opportunities to drive efficiencies.
• Manage security event investigations, partnering with other departments (e.g., IT, Cloud Operations) as needed.
• Evaluate team policies, procedures, and playbooks and recommend updates as appropriate.
• Adhere to service level agreements (SLAs), metrics and business scorecard obligations for ticket handling of security incidents and events.
• Partner with the security engineers to identify security risks requiring engineering solutions, enhance tool usage and workflow, and advance monitoring and response capabilities.
• Leverage knowledge in multiple security disciplines, such as Windows, Unix, Linux, data loss prevention (DLP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Security, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), wireless security and data networking, to offer global solutions for a complex heterogeneous environment.
• Maintain working knowledge of advanced threat detection as the industry evolves.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of information security monitoring and response or related experience.
• US Citizenship is Required for this position
• Experience working in a 24x7 operational environment, with geographic disparity preferred.
• Experience driving measurable improvement in monitoring and response capabilities at scale.
• Experience working with SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, security automation and orchestration solutions, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), file integrity monitoring (FIM), DLP and other network and system monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of a variety of Internet protocols.
• Track record of acting with integrity, taking pride in work, seeking to excel, being curious and adaptable, and communicating effectively.
• Demonstrates highly effective communications skills, with ability to influence business units.
• Has an analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Is highly organized and efficient, delivering tasks on time.
• Works calmly under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Compensation Information

The U.S. salary range for this position is $81500.00 - $142750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Travel Requirements

10%

Compliance Requirements

Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.

EEO Statement

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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