Security Operations Sr Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Seattle, WA

4h • $118,750 - $150,000

About The Position

As a Security Operations Senior Associate in CTC Detection and Response Operations, you will help safeguard the organization's digital assets and infrastructure by detecting, assessing, and responding to threats, vulnerabilities, and security incidents. You will work with cross-functional teams to coordinate security efforts and educate employees on security best practices, policies, and procedures. The role involves planning and tracking progress, identifying information gaps, and analyzing complex cybersecurity problems to improve the organization's cybersecurity posture and protect sensitive data and systems.

Requirements

• Formal training or certification and 5+ years of information security experience focused on SOC operations and incident response in financial services.
• A strong investigative mindset and a structured approach to analyzing alerts and indicators and clearly documenting findings for technical and executive audiences.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, IDS, log analysis, email analysis, vulnerability analysis, PCAP analysis, and malware analysis.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, cloud technologies, and networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, Windows/Linux, TCP/IP, HTTP(S), DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and FTP.
• Experience with scripting or automation to improve security workflows.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization and collaborating across functions to deliver outcomes.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, including MITRE ATT&CK, and related mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis techniques to extract indicators and support detection improvements.
• Initiative in identifying improvement opportunities and streamlining processes, including automating manual processes.
• Ability to share knowledge and best practices and mentor and coach team members.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Industry-recognized security certifications, such as GIAC GSEC, GCIH, or GCFA, or ISC2 CISSP or CCSP.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to support security operations workflows, with strong output-validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Comfort working in a matrixed environment, collaborating and coordinating with partners to deliver outcomes, and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze security alerts and lead investigations using system logs, endpoint telemetry, network traffic, and other data to determine impact, scope, and root cause.
• Execute incident response actions, including containment, eradication, and recovery, and document investigative steps and outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and improve threat detection and response playbooks and standard operating procedures, incorporating industry practices, regulatory requirements, and lessons learned.
• Use security tools and technologies, including SIEM, EDR, and network packet capture and inspection platforms, to support detection, investigation, and response.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security operations tools, processes, and procedures and drive efficiency and resiliency.
• Use enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate triage, evidence synthesis, and incident reporting while validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
• Educate employees on security best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline security processes and procedures, including implementing tools to automate manual processes.
• Share knowledge and best practices, and mentor and coach team members.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed