Security Operations Analyst

The Voleon Group

United States

October 21, 2025

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Security Operations Analyst

Berkeley or Remote
IT /
Full-time /
Hybrid
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 Security Operations Analyst, you will be on the front line of Voleon's security efforts. You will monitor, detect, and respond to security events in real time, protecting the firm's critical intellectual property and systems. You will gain exposure to a wide range of tools, techniques, and processes, learning from senior engineers and managers as you grow into a highly capable security professional. This role is an excellent opportunity to build a career in cybersecurity while making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

    • Monitor alerts and events across SIEM, EDR, and DLP platforms, triaging and escalating as needed
    • Investigate suspicious activity, support incident response, and help maintain playbooks and response procedures
    • Perform log analysis, detection tuning, and support forensic reviews under senior guidance
    • Assist in documenting incidents, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to post-incident reviews
    • Provide support for security awareness initiatives and help foster a strong security culture across the firm
    • Collaborate with Security Operations Engineers and senior analysts to improve monitoring coverage and SOC effectiveness
    • Participate in on-call rotation (with mentoring and escalation paths) to ensure 24/7 coverage
    • Support threat hunting activities and contribute to proactive detection improvements when opportunities arise

Requirements

    • 0-2 years of experience in information security
    • 2+ years in IT operations, or a related technical discipline
    • Familiarity with core security concepts: network protocols, operating systems (Linux/Windows), authentication, and common attack techniques
    • Exposure to SIEM, EDR, or log analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, Wazuh, ELK, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, or similar)
    • Ability to think critically and systematically when troubleshooting alerts or anomalies
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly
    • Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
    • Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GCIH, or equivalent
    • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
    • Exposure to DLP, threat hunting, or purple team methodologies
    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $150,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation, such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
 
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