Senior Sec Ops Engineer II

o9 Solutions•Dallas, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At o9, we invest in people. We seek talented, driven individuals to power our transformative approach. You’ll thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, growing while making a real impact. This role involves executing routine operational security tasks, ensuring ongoing compliance, and conducting security assessments across a variety of technologies and third-party vendors. You will serve as the primary point of contact for Endpoint Security, oversee and report on security tool performance, and lead security incident triage, investigation, and response efforts. The position also includes proactively searching for potential threats, performing in-depth analysis of malware, conducting forensic analysis, and supporting compliance initiatives. You will contribute to advancing the company’s information security policies and standards, champion security best practices, and raise security awareness across the organization.

Requirements

6-10 years of experience in security analysis, security operations, or a forensics role.
Proven experience with network, systems, and application security.
Bachelor’s degree in information security/Systems or related industry experience.
In-depth knowledge of SOC operations and Endpoint Security.
Familiarity with industry-standard security and control frameworks such as ISO 27001/2, NIST, and CIS.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex security and risk concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
High level of personal integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
A genuine passion for security and a strong commitment to seeing projects and investigations through to completion.
Enjoyment of collaborative work in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Passion for design, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

Execute routine operational security tasks, ensure ongoing compliance, and conduct security assessments across a variety of technologies and third-party vendors.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Endpoint Security.
Oversee and report on security tool performance (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM).
Lead security incident triage, investigation, and response efforts, leveraging EDR solutions for enhanced detection and remediation.
Proactively search for and identify potential threats within the environment.
Perform in-depth analysis of malware to understand behavior, impact, and mitigation strategies.
Conduct forensic analysis and manage evidence collection.
Support compliance initiatives, including privileged access reviews and change monitoring.
Track and report on operational metrics related to security alerts and incidents.
Perform security reviews across infrastructure, applications, and third-party services.
Contribute to various programs and initiatives aimed at advancing the company’s information security policies and standards.
Champion security best practices and raise security awareness across the organization.