Cybersecurity Operations Specialist - Hybrid

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Operations Specialist is responsible for active monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This position plays a meaningful role in maintaining situational awareness and protecting enterprise systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access or disruption. The role involves working with various security tools and platforms to triage alerts, investigate incidents, and support containment and recovery efforts. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize threat patterns are critical. This position also requires effective collaboration with multi-functional teams and the ability to detail findings and actions clearly. Versatility with a range of security tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewall logs, threat intelligence feeds) to support alert triage and incident response. Strong analytical thinking skills with the ability to detect suspicious patterns, identify anomalies, and recognize emerging threats. Proficiency in reviewing logs across various systems (e.g., Windows, Linux, network devices) to identify anomalous or unauthorized activity. Ability to consistently meet response time expectations for alerts and incidents, maintaining a sense of urgency and accountability. Clear and structured documentation of investigation findings, remediation steps, and response actions for both technical and non-technical audiences. Hybrid Remote = must currently live in Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to LA area for weekly onsite requirements

Requirements

Two (2) plus year’s of experience in a cybersecurity operations role with a focus on investigating security alerts, analyzing logs, and supporting incident response activities across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
Demonstrated understanding of computer/network security, operating systems (UNIX/LINUX, Windows and NT).
LAN/WAN networking protocols such as: TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, IDS/IPS, PKI and encryption.
Solid understanding of core cybersecurity concepts including network protocols, common attack techniques (e.g., phishing, privilege escalation, lateral movement), endpoint and web-based threats, and access control principles relevant to security alert investigation and response.
High School Diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certificate.

Responsibilities

active monitoring
detection
analysis
response to cybersecurity threats
maintaining situational awareness
protecting enterprise systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access or disruption
triage alerts
investigate incidents
support containment and recovery efforts
detail findings and actions clearly