Startup Security Operations Lead - Build & Scale

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This early-stage company will value your ownership and ability to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. You will build lightweight, repeatable processes and collaborate across functions to deliver complete outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in risk-based security and threat detection across multiple systems.
• Strong focus on incident readiness and vulnerability reduction in a dynamic environment.
• Experience implementing identity controls and secure-by-design practices.
• Ability to document decisions and communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Comfort building security processes in an early-stage startup.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day work across risk-based security, threat detection, and incident readiness.
• Translate priorities into documented plans and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable security processes suitable for a startup.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver outcomes.
• Identify risks early, propose proportional solutions, and escalate when needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Communicate progress and priorities clearly to teammates.

Skills

Risk-based security

Threat detection

Incident readiness

Vulnerability reduction

Identity & access controls

Secure-by-design practices

Job description

Nicely Co. is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to strengthen risk-based security, threat detection, incident readiness, vulnerability reduction, identity controls, and secure-by-design practices.

This early-stage company will value your ownership and ability to translate priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. You will build lightweight, repeatable processes and collaborate across functions to deliver complete outcomes.