Security Operations Analyst - West Coast Shift

Huntress Labs; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 5% match

Stock options

Home office stipend

Education assistance

Coaching access

Job summary

Huntress Labs is a remote-first cybersecurity company seeking a Security Operations Analyst for a West Coast shift. The role involves triage, investigation, and remediation of intrusions, with opportunities to develop skills daily and advance to higher complexity tasks.

You will work with a team dedicated to protecting enterprises globally from cyber threats. We offer a remote US position, competitive compensation, bonus and equity, and a training-first approach during onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a SOC or DFIR role.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and MacOS.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and common defense tools.
• Ability to explain complex events to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Triage, investigate, and respond to alerts from the Huntress platform.
• Review EDR telemetry, logs, and forensic artifacts to identify root causes and provide remediations.
• Perform basic malware analysis as part of alert triage.
• Investigate suspicious Microsoft M365 activity and propose mitigations.
• Assist in escalations from Product Support on threat-related questions.
• Contribute to detection engineering and tuning efforts.
• Collaborate on projects to improve analyst outcomes.

Skills

SOC experience

Windows

Linux

MacOS

MITRE ATT&CK

EDR basics

Strong communication

Tools

HackTheBox

TryHackMe

Blue Team Labs Online

M365

Azure

AWS

Job description

Security Operations Analyst - West Coast Shift

Remote US

What We Do:

Cybercrime is growing, and more businesses are getting hit by threats that used to target only the biggest organizations. That pushes defenders like us to operate at the highest level, and it deepens our need for good people who want to make a meaningful impact.

Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress is a remote-first team working to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes. We work closely with security teams and service providers protecting complex environments, often without the time or headcount to handle it all. That’s why we build our technology in-house and back it with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). As a result, our platform is never disconnected from the experts who manage it, ensuring our customers' protection.

Huntress now secures more than 5M endpoints and 16M identities worldwide. Those numbers keep growing because more businesses rely on us to help carry the load and operate with more confidence. Every day, you can see that commitment in how we stand with our customers and how we show up for each other.

Reports to: Manager, Security Operations Center

Location: Remote, US (West Coast)

Compensation Range: $100,000-$125,000 base plus bonus and equity. This role may be eligible for on-call/call-in pay in addition to base pay

*The initial training period for this position will be Monday-Friday. Following training, the work schedule is subject to change and may include weekend or a 4x10 shift, depending on business requirements*

What You’ll Do:

Huntress is looking for a Security Operations Center Analyst to add to our growing team. In this role, you will get to triage, investigate, respond, and remediate a variety of intrusions on a daily basis. You’ll be surrounded by passionate individuals who are mission-driven to help protect companies around the world from cyberattacks and will have daily opportunities to progress your analyst skillset and accelerate your career growth.

The Huntress Security Operations Center is an elite team of individuals who wake up every day to combat threat actors. You will have daily opportunities to progress your analysis skills while being at the forefront of what’s happening in the wild. If you’re looking to accelerate your career and skills, this is the team for you!

Responsibilities:

• Triage, investigate, and respond to alerts coming in from the Huntress platform.


• Perform tactical review of EDR telemetry, log sources, and forensic artifacts to determine the root cause of attacks, where possible, and provide remediations needed to remove the threat.


• Perform tactical malware analysis as part of investigating and triaging alerts.


• Investigate suspicious Microsoft M365 activity and provide remediations.


• Assist in escalations from the Product Support team for threat-related and SOC-relevant questions.


• Contribute to detection engineering creation and tuning efforts.


• Contribute to projects focused on driving better outcomes for our analysts and partners


• Contribute to our collaboratively mentored team (we're all here to make each other better!).

What You Bring To The Team:

• 4+ years of experience in a SOC or Digital Forensics (DFIR) role


• Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, and MacOS as an attack surface


• Demonstrated experience with basic Threat Actor tools and techniques: (MITRE ATT&CK Framework, PowerShell & Command Prompt Terminals, WMIC, Scheduled Tasks, SCM, Windows Domain and host Enumeration Techniques, Basic Lateral Movement Techniques, Basic Persistence Mechanisms, Basic Defense Evasion Techniques, other offensive/Red Team TTPs)


• Demonstrated experience with static and dynamic malware analysis concepts


• Working knowledge of Windows Administration or Enterprise Domain Administration


• Working knowledge of core networking concepts


• Working knowledge of web technologies and concepts


• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex events to less technical audiences, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration within the SOC and across departments


• Dedicated to prioritizing and addressing customer needs and concerns in all decision-making processes


• A strong sense of curiosity and a genuine excitement for learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an MSP/MSSP/MDR role


• Linux and MacOS investigative experience


• Demonstrated experience on platforms such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, Blue Team Labs Online, etc.


• Demonstrated experience with Cloud-based investigations such as M365, Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.


• Participation in cybersecurity competitions such as Capture the Flags, the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, etc.


• Familiarity with MSP tools such as RMMs

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015


• Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays


• 12 weeks of paid parental leave


• Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans


• 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution


• Life and Disability insurance plans


• Stock options for all full-time employees


• One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office


• Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance


• Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth

Huntress is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where every single member of our team is valued, has a voice, and is empowered to come to work every day just as they are.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes.

Accommodations:

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