Remote SOC Analyst - Cybersecurity Focus
About the Role
Keyrock is seeking a Remote SOC Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our cybersecurity posture by investigating complex incidents and leading technical triage. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while being part of a diverse team that spans across 42 nationalities.
What You'll Do
- Take escalations from Level 1 analysts and independently investigate complex alerts, including identity compromise and data exfiltration.
- Perform deep log analysis across various platforms such as SIEM, EDR, and cloud logs.
- Serve as the technical incident lead for high-severity incidents, driving containment and eradication efforts.
- Enhance detection capabilities by tuning SIEM rules and proposing new detections for emerging threats.
- Mentor Level 1 analysts and improve escalation quality through coaching and feedback.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience in SOC, incident response, or security operations.
- Strong investigative skills across cloud security, endpoint security, and network fundamentals.
- Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Splunk or Elastic.
- Ability to document incidents clearly, including timelines and containment actions.
- Comfort operating in an on-call or shift environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with detection engineering and automation.
- Knowledge of DFIR fundamentals and container security.
- Practical scripting skills in Python or Bash.
- Familiarity with the digital asset ecosystem and trading operations.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in the range of $90,000 to $120,000 annually.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Supportive team culture with regular online and offline events.
This Remote SOC Analyst position at Keyrock offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic cybersecurity environment. Ideal for those looking to advance their career in security operations.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in using SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK Stack, with a deep understanding of incident response protocols and methodologies to effectively analyze and triage security incidents.
Self-motivated and disciplined to thrive in a fully remote work environment, demonstrating excellent time management skills to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities without direct supervision.
A problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset, capable of scripting in Python and Bash to automate repetitive tasks and improve the efficiency of security operations.
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