Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

As a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you’ll investigate and mitigate security incidents across the organization, conduct forensic analysis, mentor teammates, guide incident response, and support process improvements. Additionally, 40% of the role focuses on DLP and insider risk initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Incident analysis and handling: triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, lead response steps, and coordinate containment.
Data collection and normalization: ensure logs and security data are gathered, cleaned, and organized for analysis.
Digital forensics: examine systems, files, logs, and network data to understand security events.
Mentoring & training: share experience, guide new analysts, and run training sessions.
Technical/process guidance: assist team members with tools, methods, and response workflows.
Shift leadership: manage workload, oversee investigations, and support teammates during on‑call rotations.
Innovation: identify process gaps, recommend new tools, and propose improvements.

Typical Day

Review alerts and logs for threats.
Lead or assist investigations toward containment.
Run forensic analysis on hosts, cloud workloads, or network artifacts.
Collaborate with IT, cloud, engineering, and security teams.
Share insights, troubleshoot cases, and walk through techniques.
Update documentation, write reports, and summarize findings.
Teach new tools or techniques to the team.
Manage queue, monitor ongoing investigations, and track priorities.
Identify process gaps and propose improvements.
Perform other management‑assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
3+ years enterprise‑level incident handling.
Ability to partner with enterprise teams and leverage diverse perspectives.
Effective oral and written communication, including technical documentation.
Demonstrated cyber‑defense passion and technical proficiency.
Proven record of thought leadership via innovation.
Fundamental understanding of IT security practices and tooling.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced cybersecurity certifications (GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GCTI, GREM, GCIH, GPEN, OSCP, etc.).
Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) certifications.
Proficiency in scripting and high‑level programming (Python, PowerShell, bash).
Functional knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, malware sandboxing, and related tools.

Location and Workplace Flexibility

Offices in Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Morristown, NJ; Plano, TX; St. Louis, MO; St. Petersburg, FL; and Hyderabad, India. Hybrid and remote‑friendly culture with location determined by the position’s requirements.

Base Salary Range

$105,000.00 – $133,000.00

Benefits

US‑based associates receive a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) with employer match, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, life and disability insurance, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible. Reach out for reasonable accommodations.

Disclaimer

These statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not exhaustive; personnel may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities.

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Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

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