> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1421429-senior-security-operations-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1421429-senior-security-operations-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Operations Analyst - **Company:** Penn Medicine - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Kali Linux, Nmap, PCI Data Security Standards, Phishing, Wireshark, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4686D5924F774B4295820ED9FF2C24CF/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) * And 5+ years Experience in information technologies, especially information security, such as security operations and incident response, regulatory compliance or audit, vulnerability management, security engineering or similar experience (Required) * And 0-1 years Familiarity with security standards and frameworks such as: HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST, NIST, ISO, etc. (Required) * And 0-1 years Experience with penetration testing tools, such as Kali Linux, Responder, NMAP, Wireshark, Aircrack-ng, Maltego, Nikto, etc. (Required) * And 0-1 years Experience in healthcare and academia (Preferred) * And 0-1 years Information security certifications, such as Security+, Network+, CCNA Security, GSEC, GCIA, GCFA, GPEN, CEH (Preferred) ## Description Working under limited supervision, the Senior Information Security Analyst is responsible for ensuring that key security operations tasks are completed. Security Operations involves end user security service escalation, security incident response, data forensics, technical research, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and supporting other Information Security initiatives as necessary. The analyst performs security incident response, understands threats and vulnerabilities affecting information systems, and participates in risk assessment, management, and remediation., * Monitoring security incident and event management systems, along with responding to alerts and notifications as appropriate * Initiate escalation procedures to counteract potential threats and/or vulnerabilities. * Investigation of suspicious network and endpoint activity * Support end-user security issues including phishing, encryption, infected computer systems and more * Partners with information security engineers to implement and maintain security technologies * Collaborates with information assurance advisors to address network and endpoint security risks * Participates in vulnerability management, including scanning and remediation * Prepare system security reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data trends ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Passkeys: Truly Phishing-Resistant? Implementation and Pitfalls](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100156-passkeys-truly-phishing-resistant-implementation-and-pitfalls) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Skynet wants your Passwords! The Role of AI in Automating Social Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/770-skynet-wants-your-passwords-the-role-of-ai-in-automating-social-engineering) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [11 Best Practices For PHP Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/90-11-best-practices-for-php-security) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)