Cybersecurity Analyst (Security Operations -SOC) – Volunteer Role

The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.

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Cybersecurity Analyst (Security Operations / SOC)

The Donovan’s Venom

Remote | Technology – Information Security | Volunteer

We’re Building — And It Must Be Protected in Real Time

The Donovan’s Venom is growing.

More systems.

More data.

More activity.

And with growth comes risk.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst (SOC) to monitor, detect, and respond to threats across our systems and platforms.

Because security isn’t just about prevention.

It’s about seeing, understanding, and responding — immediately.

The Role

This role serves as the first line of defense in our security operations.

You will monitor systems, analyze alerts, and identify potential threats before they become incidents.

You are not just reviewing logs.

You are maintaining real-time awareness of the organization’s security posture.

This role focuses on detection, triage, and initial response, ensuring threats are identified and handled quickly and effectively.

What You’ll Own

Security Monitoring & Threat Detection

• Monitor systems, networks, and platforms for security events
• Identify suspicious or anomalous activity
• Maintain awareness of system security status
  

Alert Analysis & Triage

• Analyze alerts for
• Severity
• Impact
• Validity (true vs false positives)
• Prioritize incidents based on risk
  

Incident Detection & Initial Response

• Identify potential security incidents
• Perform initial response and containment actions
• Escalate issues to security leadership as needed
  

Log Analysis & Investigation

• Review system and application logs
• Identify indicators of compromise
• Investigate unusual patterns and behaviors
  

Threat Intelligence & Awareness

• Stay informed on emerging threats
• Apply threat intelligence to monitoring and analysis
• Identify risks based on known vulnerabilities
  

Collaboration with Security & IT Teams

• Work closely with
• Cybersecurity Engineers
• Security leadership
• IT Operations
• Support coordinated incident response
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Document alerts, incidents, and actions taken
• Maintain accurate records of investigations
• Contribute to incident reporting
  

Monitoring Improvement & Optimization

• Identify gaps in detection capabilities
• Improve alert tuning and reduce false positives
• Enhance monitoring effectiveness
  

Compliance & Process Adherence

• Follow security policies and procedures
• Support incident response protocols
• Maintain consistency in operations
  

Continuous Learning & Growth

• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and tools
• Improve technical knowledge and skills
• Participate in training and knowledge sharing
  

Who This Is For

This role is for someone who

• Has a strong security mindset and attention to detail
• Can identify patterns and anomalies quickly
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, alert-driven environment
• Thinks proactively about threats and risks
• Wants to grow in cybersecurity and security operations
  

Qualifications

Required

• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, or related roles
• Basic understanding of
• Security principles
• Threat detection
• Log analysis
  

Preferred

• Experience with SIEM or security monitoring tools
• Familiarity with
• Incident response processes
• Network/system logs
• Security certifications (Security , CEH – preferred but not required)
• Experience working in remote teams
  

Commitment

• 8–12 hours per week
• Flexible schedule (with responsiveness to alerts and monitoring needs)
• Fully remote
  

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in security operations
• Exposure to real-world threat detection and response
• Opportunity to work with security and IT teams
• Development in cybersecurity tools and practices
  

Application Requirements (Read Carefully)

We are monitoring in real time.

To ensure alignment

• You must be able to start within 14 days
• You must complete the full application
• You must be responsive to security alerts and monitoring needs
  

Important Disclaimer

This is a volunteer role.

We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.

Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.