SOC Analyst - Remote
Newco-US-TX-Texas-Virtual, United States
Full Time Entry-level / Junior USD 72K - 114K
Alight Solutions
Alight works with the best-known brands to create a benefits advantage -- an opportunity to optimize costs while delivering a world-class benefits experience.Our story
Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.
With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.
It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Threat Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will lead advanced threat detection, proactively and reactively investigating threats. In this role, you will be responsible for handling complex security incidents, conducting deep forensic analysis, developing threat detection strategies, and performing structured threat hunting. You will work closely with security engineers, red teams, and threat intelligence teams to strengthen our overall security posture. The ideal candidate has experience working in a SOC environment and is eager to contribute to the development of a new cybersecurity organization. This role will provide opportunities to work on cutting-edge security challenges and help shape the future of our security operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively search for hidden threats, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
- Lead high-impact security investigations, analyzing malware, forensic artifacts, network logs, and attack patterns.
- Serve as the lead end point of escalation for L1/L2 analysts
- Leverage internal and external threat intelligence sources (MITRE ATT&CK, Open Threat Exchange, FS-ISAC, etc.) to analyze attacker behaviors and anticipate threats.
- Research, investigate, and analyze cyber threats to determine risk factors and potential impact. Use analytical skills and data mining techniques to identify patterns and trends in data
- Develop and maintain an understanding of the latest cyber threat trends, techniques, and tactics
- Design and refine detection rules, correlation logic, and automation playbooks to improve SOC efficiency.
- Enhance SOC workflows, contribute to security architecture discussions, and optimize operational security tools.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC or related cybersecurity role.
- Strong knowledge of incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, etc.), EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and SOAR platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
- Familiarity with cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, or equivalent are a plus.
What We Offer:
- An opportunity to play a critical role in building a new cybersecurity organization.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Join Us:
If you're passionate about cybersecurity, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact in building a new cybersecurity organization during our transition to a standalone company, we encourage you to apply and join us at Strada Global.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter to [HR email/contact information] with the subject line "Advanced Threat Analyst Application - [Your Name]."
Strada Global is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country
Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.
Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units
We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
72,200 USDMaximum :
114,500 USDPay Transparency Statement: Strada considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Strada makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Strada also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Viqv69
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Tags: Automation AWS Azure CEH CISSP Cloud CrowdStrike EDR GCIA GCIH GCP Incident response Malware MITRE ATT&CK NIST PowerShell Python QRadar Scripting SIEM SOAR SOC Splunk Threat detection Threat intelligence TTPs
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