Director of Security Operations overseeing incident response tasks at Gartner. Leading a geographically dispersed team and improving capabilities for detecting and responding to threats.
About the role
- Security Operations Center Engineer at ZeroFox monitoring cybersecurity threats and establishing SOC operations. Contributing to threat intelligence and supporting security projects within a high-impact team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring platforms.
- Perform initial triage of security events using documented playbooks.
- Support CTI workflows, including collecting and summarizing internal and external intelligence.
- Document investigations, incident details, and response actions clearly.
- Escalate confirmed incidents to senior SOC staff or cross-functional teams.
- Contribute to threat reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
- Assist with security projects, such as tool integrations, automation pilots, and process improvements.
- Participate in shift handovers and maintain clear communication of ongoing investigations.
- Share findings and escalate issues effectively to ensure timely resolution.
- Support the development of SOC playbooks, detection rules, and dashboards under guidance.
- Stay current on emerging threats and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; OR equivalent practical experience.
- 0–2 years of professional experience in security operations, IT support, or related technical field.
- Basic familiarity with cybersecurity concepts (e.g., malware, phishing, vulnerabilities, log analysis).
- Basic scripting or automation knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or IDS/IPS tools (academic, lab, or professional).
- Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly in a hands-on environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documenting findings.
- Ability to balance day-to-day monitoring with participation in longer-term projects.
- Strong interest in developing toward advanced SOC, CTI, or incident response roles.
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent entry-level certification.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
- Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience drafting technical or executive reports.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Community-driven culture with employee events
- Generous time off
- Best-in-class benefits
- Fun, modern workspace
- Respectful and nourishing work environment, where every opinion is heard and everyone is encouraged to be an active part of the organizational culture
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