Remote SOC Analyst - Cloud Security & Incident Response

Motion Recruitment; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a global technology organization serving the property and casualty insurance industry. The role focuses on threat detection, incident response, cloud security, and security operations across AWS, EDR, and SIEM environments.

You will monitor systems, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and collaborate with security teams to reduce risk in a fast-paced SOC.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise systems and networks for potential cybersecurity threats and suspicious activity.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents across cloud, endpoint, and enterprise environments.
• Analyze and remediate alerts generated from AWS security tools, SIEM platforms, endpoint detection solutions, and phishing reports.
• Conduct incident triage, root cause analysis, and escalation activities when necessary.
• Document investigations, findings, response actions, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with security teams and key stakeholders to reduce organizational risk.
• Assist with improving incident response procedures and overall security operations practices.
• Support a fast-paced Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

Skills

Incident detection and response

AWS cloud security

SIEM monitoring

EDR experience

Phishing investigations

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Remote team collaboration

Tools

CrowdStrike

SIEM platforms

AWS security tools

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a global technology organization serving the property and casualty insurance industry. The role focuses on threat detection, incident response, cloud security, and security operations across AWS, EDR, and SIEM environments.

You will monitor systems, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and collaborate with security teams to reduce risk in a fast-paced SOC.