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Security Operations Analyst - West Coast Shift

Huntress· Security Analysis
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Hybrid (West Coast (Remote))$100k - $125kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Remote-first SOC Analyst role focusing on triage, investigation, response, and remediation of intrusions for Huntress customers. West Coast US remote position with training followed by flexible shift options and potential on-call pay.

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 root causes and provide remediations.
  • 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 analysts and partners.
  • Contribute to a collaboratively mentored team.

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, Domain Trusts, etc.
  • Working knowledge of core networking concepts
  • Common ports/protocols, NAT, Public/Private IPs, VLANs, etc.
  • Working knowledge of web technologies and concepts
  • Web servers/applications, OWASP top 10, etc.
  • 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

Skills

Required:SOC/DFIR experienceWindows, Linux, MacOS proficiencyThreat hunting/tools

Benefits

  • 100% remote work environment
  • Generous paid time off policy (vacation, sick time, holidays)
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) with 5% contribution
  • Life and Disability insurance plans
  • Stock options for all full-time employees
  • One-time $500 home office reimbursement
  • Annual education and professional development allowance
  • $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
  • Access to BetterUp coaching platform
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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