Senior Security Operations Engineer

Job Description

We are at the forefront of transforming the future of technology in the financial industry, and we seek curious, practical individuals to help us pave the way. Our team is not intimidated by taking calculated risks, as they relish a good challenge and are eager to engage in problem-solving. As a member of our team, you will work alongside like-minded experts in a culture that is deeply rooted in innovation and progression. Join us to be part of a transformative journey that can shape the industry's future.

At Cetera we need detailed thinkers to help us deliver quality and value to our clients. We are seeking a skilled and experienced SOC Analyst to play a crucial role in monitoring and analyzing our organization's security infrastructure detecting and responding to potential threats and incidents, and ensuring the overall security of our systems.

This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid work scheduled from one our offices: Dallas TX, San Diego, CA, El Segundo, CA Shamburg IL, , Dubuque, IA and ST. Cloud, MN.

What you will do:

• Monitor security events and alerts from various sources, to include Splunk, M365, AWS, and other security tools.
• Analyze and investigate security incidents to determine their root cause, impact, and potential risks.
• Conduct threat hunting exercises to identify advanced threats and potential security breaches.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and enhance security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

What you will have:

• Proven experience working as a SOC Analyst or in a similar role.
• 3-5 years of strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Splunk, M365 Security Suite, Netskope, Proofpoint, Tanium, and Qualys.
• 3 -5 years of experience with security monitoring tools and technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

What is nice to have:

• Relevant certifications, (e.g., CISSP , CompTIA Security+) are a plus

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $165,000, plus competitive performance-based bonus. Compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific office location. Compensation ranges may differ in differing locations due to cost of labor considerations.

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