Role Overview

The Jr. Security Operations Analyst is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operational information. This role focuses on continuous monitoring, log review, alert triage, and supporting compliance efforts across SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR frameworks.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, technical IT and programming aptitude, detail-oriented mindset, and experience organizing information in a fast-moving SaaS environment.

Key Responsibilities

Log Organization and Automation

Organize detailed security information into actionable reports on a monthly, weekly, and daily basis.

Validate and scope logging information into categories for analysis

Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to obtain the most reliable security information.

Maintain audit-ready record keeping.

Security Monitoring & Incident Response

Monitor SIEM dashboards, security alerts, and log activity for anomalies.

Escalate suspicious activity and assist in incident investigations.

Tune existing detections to improve signal-to-noise and reduce false positives.

Maintain and improve continuous monitoring processes.

Compliance & Audit Support

Provide evidence and reporting for SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and customer audits.

Track remediation items from risk assessments and pen tests.

Support third-party risk reviews and vendor documentation collection.

General Security Operations

Desire to become knowledgeable in cybersecurity.

Maintain security documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Assist with tool administration (SIEM, scanners, ticketing systems, etc.).

Contribute to ongoing security program maturity initiatives.

Required Qualifications

2+ years’ experience in IT Technology

Aptitude for IT software

Aptitude and willingness to become an expert in SQL, Linux, Windows and Python.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a regulated environment (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001).

Experience with Operating Systems, especially Linux.

Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation.

Security+ or equivalent certification.