Security Operations Expert

Zoomcar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Job summary

Zoomcar is looking for a Security Operations Expert to join their SOC team in Sunnyvale, California. This role involves monitoring security incidents, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing critical security tools like SIEM and Antivirus.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of detection engineering. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with proficiency in scripting for automation.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000-$145,000 along with various benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and SOAR playbooks.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments.
• Perform log analysis and forensic investigations.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security tools administration

Detection engineering

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

FortiSOAR

FortiSIEM

FortiAnalyzer

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Security Operations Expert to join our SOC team, responsible for the security monitoring and management systems. This role encompasses incident response, vulnerability management, and system administration of critical security tools. The ideal candidate will also fine‑tune detection rules to enhance the effectiveness of incident detection and response workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents in alignment with incident response protocols.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation efforts.
• Perform log analysis, host‑based, and network forensic investigations to identify threats.
• Administer and maintain security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, Anti‑Virus, and similar platforms.
• Fine‑tune incident detection and alert‑triggering rules to minimize false positives and improve detection accuracy.
• Analyze and improve security measures by assessing and updating policies, configurations, and procedures.
• Maintain situational awareness by tracking emerging threats, attack patterns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Contribute to the SOC’s continuous improvement by refining workflows, automation, and system integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or vulnerability management.
• Hands‑on experience administering and configuring security tools such as FortiSOAR, FortiSIEM, and FortiAnalyzer. Understanding and building playbooks in SOAR in Json/Jinja experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, fine‑tuning alerting rules, and managing SIEM/EDR systems.
• Proficiency in security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for task automation and tool customization.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for rapid issue resolution under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for technical and executive audiences.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent are highly preferred.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $120,000-$145,000. Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time, as well as a comprehensive leave program.

Wage ranges are based on various factors, including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at the time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.