Security Operations Engineer

Apex Systems; Mountain View (CA); Remote; USD 123,984 - 165,312; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K program

HSA (HDHP plan)

EAP with counseling

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to bridge security engineering and customer enablement. Remote with Mountain View, CA location.

The role focuses on deploying tailored security instances, monitoring for intrusions, and strengthening customer SOC operations. The candidate will perform threat hunts, forensics, and post-incident guidance, while embedding secure SDLC practices and automated testing pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years in security engineering, and 5 years in security assessments or vulnerability research.
• 1 year leading teams or projects in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement monitoring strategies, response plans, and awareness programs.
• Use threat intelligence to hunt threats and deliver post-incident reports.
• Conduct threat hunts and forensic analysis with actionable guidance.
• Embed secure coding practices and automate evaluation pipelines.
• Research vulnerabilities in core infrastructure and AI systems.

Skills

Python

Go

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

Forensics tools

Job description

# Security Operations EngineerApply**Job#: 3043920****Job Description:**Security Operations Engineer**Location:** RemoteRole OverviewThis role will function as a technical specialist bridging security engineering and customer enablement. The position is responsible for deploying and tailoring security instances to meet diverse needs, ensuring robust integration with customer Security Operations Centers. The role involves monitoring systems for intrusions and partnering with engineering teams to proactively identify flaws, tune detection capabilities, and remediate vulnerabilities.Key Responsibilities* Implement monitoring strategies, response plans, and awareness programs, and optimize security tools.* Use threat intelligence to hunt active and dormant threats, perform forensics, and deliver post-incident reports.* Conduct ongoing threat hunts using intelligence, perform deep forensic analysis, and provide actionable post-incident guidance.* Embed best practices into the software development lifecycle, building automated evaluation pipelines for secure code deployment.* Apply methodologies and threat intelligence to research vulnerabilities in core infrastructure and AI systems.* Use generative AI to automate complex testing and expose novel attack vectors.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.**Experience:** 5 years of experience in security engineering, computer and network security, or security protocols. 5 years of experience with security assessments, security design reviews, threat modeling, or vulnerability research. 1 year of experience leading teams or projects in a technical capacity, or leading technical risk analysis in an enterprise environment.**Technical Skills:** 5 years of coding or software development experience in one or more general-purpose languages such as Python, Go, C++, or Java.**Certifications:** Ability to obtain a specific Professional Security Operations Engineer certification within 1 month of start date.Preferred Qualifications* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide hands-on configuration support.* Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering technical training and translating complex technical requirements into actionable implementation steps.* A collaborative team player who works effectively with various stakeholders to drive project success.* A proactive approach to continuous improvement, helping customers optimize their security posture and operational processes. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Mountain View, CA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 27, 2026**Pay Range:** $90 - $120 per hour