Principal Security Operations Center Analyst
Huntress, a cybersecurity company founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, is seeking a Principal Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their remote team in Australia. The company focuses on making enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to businesses of all sizes, protecting over 6 million endpoints and 17 million identities worldwide.
In this role, the Principal SOC Analyst will lead complex, multi-host intrusion investigations from triage through forensic analysis, root cause identification, and remediation across endpoint, identity, and SIEM telemetry. They will collaborate closely with Product, Product Research, and Detection Engineering & Threat Hunting teams to translate recurring challenges into lasting detection and product improvements. Additionally, the analyst will perform advanced malware analysis, research emerging cyber threats, and contribute findings through Huntress content.
Candidates should have over six years of experience in SOC, Incident Response, DFIR, or MDR roles, including leading multi-host intrusion investigations. A deep understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across the MITRE ATT&CK framework is essential. Experience with forensic investigations on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, as well as cloud identity platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, is required. Proficiency in static and dynamic malware analysis, enterprise Windows administration, and core networking is also necessary. Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Claude and Codex for analysis, research, and building automation workflows is advantageous.
The compensation package includes a base salary ranging from $180,000 to $215,000 AUD, plus bonus and equity. Huntress offers a remote-first work environment, providing flexibility and work-life balance. Employees have access to comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Huntress is committed to fostering a culture of transparency, community, and continuous improvement. The company has been recognized on Inc.'s annual Best Workplaces list for two consecutive years, reflecting its dedication to creating an exceptional workplace environment. Joining Huntress offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of experts dedicated to protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats.