Security Operations Center Analyst

Description

REMOTE SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC) ANALYST

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with on-call responsibilities
Travel: Spartanburg, SC at least once per quarter

ABOUT SECURITY FINANCE

Security Finance is committed to providing employees with opportunities to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact. Our team-focused environment encourages collaboration, professional development, and innovation while providing the tools and resources employees need to succeed.

BUILD YOUR CYBERSECURITY CAREER WITH SECURITY FINANCE

Are you ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career?

Security Finance is looking for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst who is passionate about cybersecurity, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants the opportunity to grow within a dynamic Information Services organization.

This isn't just a job monitoring alerts. You'll be part of a team responsible for helping protect Security Finance's technology environment from evolving cybersecurity threats. You'll gain hands-on experience analyzing security events, investigating threats and vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and working with a variety of modern security technologies and toolsets.

We're committed to developing our people. As you build your skills and experience, you'll have opportunities to take on increasingly complex responsibilities and advance within the Security Operations and broader Information Services departments.

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM

GROW YOUR CYBERSECURITY CAREER

We're invested in developing our employees. You'll have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, take on challenging security initiatives, and build the experience needed to advance your career within Security Operations and Information Services.

WORK WITH MODERN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

Cybersecurity is constantly changing—and so are we. You'll work with security monitoring, network analysis, vulnerability management, incident response, and other technology toolsets designed to identify and defend against today's evolving threats.

DO WORK THAT MATTERS

Your work will directly contribute to protecting Security Finance's systems, information, employees, and customers. You'll play an important role in identifying threats and helping the organization respond quickly when security incidents occur.

WORK REMOTELY

Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while remaining connected to a collaborative Information Services team. You'll work remotely from an approved state and travel to our Spartanburg, SC corporate office at least once each quarter for team meetings, collaboration, training, and special projects.

BE PART OF A TEAM

Cybersecurity isn't a one-person job. You'll work closely with other security analysts, IT professionals, and business teams to investigate security concerns, share information, and strengthen our overall security posture.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a SOC Analyst, you'll provide security monitoring and situational awareness through the detection, analysis, containment, and remediation of information technology threats.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Monitor and analyze security log data from a variety of security devices and systems.
• Identify suspicious activity, potential threats, and emerging security trends.
• Investigate security alerts and determine whether activity represents a potential security incident.
• Support Incident Response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, documentation, and reporting.
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis.
• Analyze and respond to software and hardware vulnerabilities.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and security trends.
• Work with security technologies and tools, including SIEM and other security monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with security analysts, IT teams, and other business partners.
• Communicate security findings and recommendations to appropriate teams.
• Participate in security projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the organization's security environment.
• Continue developing your technical skills and cybersecurity knowledge.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to security incidents outside of normal business hours when required.
• Work extended hours when necessary to resolve an active security incident.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We're looking for someone who is curious, analytical, and enjoys digging into problems to figure out what's really happening.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 1 year of experience as a Security Administrator, Network Administrator, SOC Analyst, or in a related information security role.
• Knowledge of information security methodologies, processes, and technical security solutions.
• Understanding of TCP/IP protocols, network analysis, and network/security applications.
• Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to investigate security events and determine appropriate action.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to resolve an active security incident.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Spartanburg, SC at least once per quarter and for special projects or business needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CompTIA Security , CEH, GIAC, CASP , or CISSP.

REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS

This position is fully remote for employees residing in an approved state.

Candidates must reside in AL, GA, ID, LA, MO, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, or WI.

Employees must have a reliable high-speed internet connection and a secure, professional remote workspace.

Quarterly travel to the Security Finance corporate office in Spartanburg, South Carolina is required, along with occasional travel for special projects, meetings, or business needs.

YOUR SCHEDULE

The standard schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Because we're protecting the organization around the clock, the SOC Analyst will participate in an on-call rotation and may occasionally be required to respond to security incidents outside of normal business hours. Extended hours may be necessary during an active security incident.

WHAT SECURITY FINANCE OFFERS

We believe taking care of our employees is just as important as taking care of our customers.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Excellent Medical Insurance with minimal cost to the employee
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

At Security Finance, we're not just looking to fill a position—we're looking for someone who wants to build a career.

Whether your goal is to deepen your expertise in security operations, grow into incident response, specialize in threat and vulnerability management, or advance into a leadership role, this position provides an opportunity to develop the technical knowledge and experience to take the next step.

You'll work alongside experienced IT and security professionals, gain exposure to evolving cybersecurity challenges, work with modern technology toolsets, and have opportunities to contribute to projects that make a real difference.

If you're ready to grow your cybersecurity career, work with modern technology, and be part of a team that takes security seriously, we'd love to hear from you.

JOIN SECURITY FINANCE

Protect. Learn. Grow. Advance.

Your next opportunity in cybersecurity could start here.

Security Finance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is subject to a background check for convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Only job-related convictions will be evaluated and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.