About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Monitor and analyze security alerts and events from various security tools and systems (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, log sources).
• Triage, investigate, and document security incidents; construct timelines and correlate raw events to determine scope and impact.
• Coordinate with users and administrators across multiple channels during incident investigations and response.
• Provide actionable feedback to improve detection logic and reduce false positives.
• Escalate incidents based on established procedures and classify/prioritize according to severity.
• Maintain accurate, professional documentation in the ticketing system.
• Keep up-to-date with threat intelligence, industry best practices, and share findings with the team.
• Participate and contribute in regular team meetings and shift handovers.

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What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work rotating schedules in a 24/7 SOC environment (Sun–Wed or Wed–Sat shifts; sample shifts: 7:00–17:30 ET, 11:00–21:30 ET, 21:00–7:30 ET).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain and maintain at least one of: Security+ (Sec+) or CySA+ within one year (other intermediate certs considered).
• Prior internship or class project exposure to SOC environments preferred.
• Entry-level experience with incident investigations and response.

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Universal Requirements

• Comfortable working in an operational, shift-based environment (evenings/weekends may be required).
• Familiarity with security industry best practices, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks.
• Able to perform under high-stakes, high-pressure conditions.
• Legally authorized to work in the regions designated by the client; role is remote with applicant location requirements in the USA.
• Self-driven, passionate about cybersecurity, and committed to continuous learning and certification maintenance.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; able to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Resourceful—able to research answers using documentation and online resources quickly.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Employment type: Contract and Full-time (per posting).
• Salary: USD 65,000 per year.
• Benefits include:
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Voluntary short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health supplement
  • Voluntary basic/accidental life insurance
  • Health Savings Account contribution (with HDHP selection)

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Work Schedule & Location

• Fully remote role (Confidential Client — IT); schedules are shift-based to support a 24/7 SOC. Exact shifts will be assigned based on client needs after training.
• Current FLSA designation: Non-exempt (hourly, overtime eligible).

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Why Join

• Work with a mission-driven cybersecurity organization focused on MDR, threat hunting, DFIR, and offensive security integration.
• Gain hands-on SOC experience and clear certification pathway (Sec+, CySA+).
• Support customers by thinking like an adversary and defending like a guardian.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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