Principal Security Operations Analyst- West Coast
Huntress is seeking a Principal Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our remote team on the West Coast of the United States. In this role, you will be instrumental in triaging, investigating, and responding to cyber threats, ensuring the security of our clients' systems. As a key member of our elite SOC team, you will collaborate with passionate professionals dedicated to protecting businesses from cyberattacks. This position also involves mentoring junior team members, fostering their growth and development.
Your primary responsibilities will include acting as the lead liaison between the SOC and other Product and Research teams, developing automation to streamline SOC operations, and independently managing complex investigations involving multi-host intrusions. You will analyze alerts from the Huntress platform, perform forensic analyses to determine attack root causes, and provide necessary remediations. Additionally, you will conduct advanced malware analyses, investigate suspicious Microsoft M365 activities, and assist in escalations from the product support team. Engaging with customers to explain SOC observations and contributing to detection efforts are also key aspects of this role.
The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in a SOC, Incident Response, or Forensics role, with the ability to clearly explain complex alerts and events. Proven experience in mentoring junior team members is essential. A strong understanding of malware analysis, including configuring isolated analysis environments and performing both static and dynamic analyses, is required. Experience with Windows, Linux, and/or macOS as attack surfaces, as well as familiarity with threat actor tools and techniques outlined in the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, is necessary. Proficiency in Windows Administration, including Active Directory and Group Policy, and experience with M365/Cloud attack techniques are also important.
Huntress offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary range of $190,000 to $225,000, plus bonus and equity. Benefits include a 100% remote work environment, generous paid time off, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution, life and disability insurance, stock options for full-time employees, a one-time $500 reimbursement for home office setup, an annual allowance for education and professional development, and a $75 monthly digital reimbursement.
At Huntress, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and empowered to be their authentic selves. 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 are dedicated to protecting businesses of all sizes from cyber threats and are looking for individuals who share our mission and passion.