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# Security Operations Analyst - West Coast

- **Company:** Huntress Labs
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Apple Mac Systems, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Command Prompt, Cyber Security, Linux, Digital Forensics, Web Servers, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Windows Domain, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Red Team (Cyber Security), Ruby, Virtual Local Area Networks, Windows Management Instrumentation, Scripting, Google Cloud, Computer Network Technologies, Office365, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Web Technologies, Cyber Warfare, Blue Team (Cyber Security)
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/security-operations-analyst-west-coast-los-angeles-ca--6cb71c37-48bb-486d-b842-8288c3807a28

## About the Role

Security Analysis, Operational Audit, Hunting, Internet Security, Computer Hacking, National Security Agency (NSA), Software as a Service (SaaS), Product Management, Product Pricing, Computer Security, * 2+ years of experience in a SOC or Digital Forensics (DFIR) role

 * Demonstrated experience with Windows, Linux, and MacOS as an attack surface
 * Demonstrated experience with basic Threat Actor tools and techniques: (MITRE ATT&CK Framework, PowerShell & Command Prompt Terminals, WMIC, Scheduled Tasks, SCM, Windows Domain and host Enumeration Techniques, Basic Lateral Movement Techniques, Basic Persistence Mechanisms, Basic Defense Evasion Techniques, other offensive/Red Team TTPs)
 * Demonstrated experience with static and dynamic malware analysis concepts
 * Working knowledge of Windows Administration or Enterprise Domain Administration
 * Active Directory, Group Policy, Domain Trusts, etc.
 * Working knowledge of core networking concepts
 * Common ports/protocols, NAT, Public/Private IPs, VLANs, etc.
 * Working knowledge of web technologies and concepts
 * Web servers/applications, OWASP top 10, etc.
 * Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex events to less technical audiences, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration within the SOC and across departments
 * Dedicated to prioritizing and addressing customer needs and concerns in all decision-making processes
 * A strong sense of curiosity and a genuine excitement for learning

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Previous experience in an MSP/MSSP/MDR role
 * Linux and MacOS investigative experience
 * Experience with scripting languages (such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, PHP, JavaScript, or Ruby)
 * Demonstrated experience on platforms such as HackTheBox, TryHackMe, Blue Team Labs Online, etc.
 * Demonstrated experience with Cloud-based investigations such as M365, Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.
 * Participation in cybersecurity competitions such as Capture the Flags, the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, etc.
 * Familiarity with MSP tools such as RMMs

## Description

* Triage, investigate, and respond to alerts coming in from the Huntress platform.
 * Perform tactical review of EDR telemetry, log sources, and forensic artifacts to determine the root cause of attacks, where possible, and provide remediations needed to remove the threat.
 * Perform tactical malware analysis as part of investigating and triaging alerts.
 * Investigate suspicious Microsoft M365 activity and provide remediations.
 * Assist in escalations from the Product Support team for threat-related and SOC-relevant questions.
 * Contribute to detection engineering creation and tuning efforts.
 * Contribute to projects focused on driving better outcomes for our analysts and partners
 * Contribute to our collaboratively mentored team (we''re all here to make each other better!)., We do discriminate against hackers who try to exploit businesses of all sizes.

Accommodations:

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or pre-employment testing or participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@huntresslabs.com. Please note that non-accommodation requests to this inbox will not receive a response.

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