[Remote] Security Operations Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Voleon Group is a technology company specializing in AI and machine learning for finance. As a Security Operations Analyst, you will monitor and respond to security events, protecting the firm's critical assets and gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity. Responsibilities Monitor alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and DLP platforms, triaging and escalating as needed Investigate suspicious activity, support incident response, and help maintain playbooks and response procedures Perform log analysis, detection tuning, and support forensic reviews under senior guidance Assist in documenting incidents, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to post-incident reviews Provide support for security awareness initiatives and help foster a strong security culture across the firm Collaborate with Security Operations Engineers and senior analysts to improve monitoring coverage and SOC effectiveness Participate in on-call rotation (with mentoring and escalation paths) to ensure 24/7 coverage Support threat hunting activities and contribute to proactive detection improvements when opportunities arise Skills 0-2 years of experience in information security 2+ years in IT operations, or a related technical discipline Familiarity with core security concepts: network protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), authentication, and common attack techniques Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or similar) Ability to think critically and systematically when troubleshooting alerts or anomalies Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) Exposure to DLP, threat hunting, or purple team methodologies Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Life and AD&D insurance 20 days of paid time off 9 sick days 401(k) plan with a company match Company Overview The Voleon Group is a family of companies committed to the development & deployment of cutting-edge technologies in investment management. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in Berkeley, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship The Voleon Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.