Senior Security Operations Analyst

The Voleon Group•Berkeley, CA

16d•$175,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For nearly two decades, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future. Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together. In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more. As a Senior Security Operations Analyst, you will be a key contributor to Voleon's security operations, bringing experience and leadership to our SOC. You will handle complex security incidents, mentor junior team members, and help drive strategic improvements to our security posture. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to shape the future of security operations at a leading quantitative investment firm. This role is open to remote work in the US or hybrid in our Berkeley office.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in security operations, incident response, or related cybersecurity roles
Strong expertise with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and security orchestration tools
Proven experience in threat hunting, malware analysis, and advanced persistent threat investigation
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for security operations
Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and attack methodologies
Experience with cloud security monitoring and incident response (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple complex investigations simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Advanced security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP, or equivalent
Experience with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (MITRE framework, STIX/TAXII)
Background in digital forensics, reverse engineering, or red team/purple team activities
Experience with security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
Knowledge of financial services security requirements and regulations
Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead complex security incident investigations and coordinate response efforts across multiple teams
Perform advanced threat hunting, detection engineering, and security analytics to identify sophisticated attacks
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to training programs and knowledge sharing initiatives
Design and implement security monitoring improvements, playbooks, and automation solutions
Collaborate with Security Engineers to enhance detection capabilities and reduce false positives
Participate in security architecture discussions and provide operational input on security tool selection
Lead on-call rotation responsibilities and serve as escalation point for complex security events
Contribute to threat intelligence analysis and help develop proactive defense strategies
Support compliance and audit activities, ensuring proper documentation and evidence collection
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance SOC efficiency and effectiveness