Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

PIMCO • Austin, TX

17h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

PIMCO's Cybersecurity organization is seeking an entry-level Graduate Analyst to support the Cyber Incident Response Team and Security Operations Center (SOC) in Austin, Texas. The role provides hands-on exposure to threat detection, incident response, and enterprise security tooling, with AI models and tools used as a core part of daily investigation, learning, and response workflows.

The analyst will learn to assess evidence, triage alerts, and escalate significant events to Engineers and Incident Responders, progressively taking on greater ownership of the incident lifecycle. The role also rotates through SOC workflows such as event monitoring, correlation, and behavioral analysis, with opportunities to build toward more senior analyst or engineering roles. This position is part of a structured graduate development track, with an expectation of progressing toward greater autonomy within 6–12 months and specialization within 12–18 months.

PIMCO describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and career mobility. The company offers education reimbursements and ongoing training, supports technology pro bono programs, and encourages knowledge sharing. Compensation consists of base salary and a discretionary bonus. The stated base salary range is $90,000–$100,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and self-sufficiency; ability to operate with minimal supervision during active events.
• Working knowledge of core cybersecurity toolsets: EDR, Email Security Gateway, SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Identity & Access Management, and CASB.
• Enthusiasm for using AI tools, including LLM-based assistants and AI-driven investigation platforms, as a core part of daily work; comfort experimenting with and quickly adopting new AI tooling.
• Ability to identify manual, repetitive work and inclination to automate it rather than treat it as routine toil.
• Ability to remain composed and effective under pressure in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity trends and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+ certification.
• (ISC)² SSCP or CCSP certification.
• GIAC GSEC, GISF, or GCIH certification.
• Cloud vendor security fundamentals certification, such as Microsoft SC-900 or AWS Security Fundamentals.
• Prior hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for research, writing, or automation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cyber incidents with increasing independence, following documented playbooks and escalation procedures.
• Investigate and triage security alerts, correlating data across tools to determine scope and severity.
• Use AI-assisted investigation tools to accelerate triage, add context, and identify patterns across incidents.
• Escalate significant or ambiguous events to senior Engineers and Incident Responders with clear, documented findings.
• Use the team's AI models to research unfamiliar threats, understand tools, and build technical depth.
• Apply AI tools to response work, including drafting investigation notes, summarizing log data, and accelerating root-cause analysis.
• Identify repetitive or manual tasks and use AI tools to automate or streamline them.
• Document and share effective AI-assisted workflows and prompts with teammates.
• Continuously monitor security events, logs, and behavioral indicators across the environment.
• Support phishing email response, including analysis, remediation, and user follow-up.
• Contribute to and maintain runbooks, knowledge-base articles, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide customer-facing support for cybersecurity questions and issues via email and messaging platforms.
• Promote good personal and professional cybersecurity hygiene through regular engagement with staff.
• Set expectations with supervisory staff by establishing reasonable timelines and providing milestone updates.
• Manage and prioritize concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Pursue relevant certifications and stay current on emerging cyber threats and industry trends.
• Participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions and post-incident reviews.

Benefits

• Education reimbursements.
• Ongoing training in technology, communication, and diversity and inclusion.
• Technology pro bono programs and opportunities to volunteer.
• Career mobility and opportunities to learn different functions and technologies.
• Knowledge-sharing opportunities through lunch-and-learns, demos, and technical forums.
• Discretionary bonus based on company, business, team, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level