Security Operations Analyst II

$115,000 - $135,000/Yr

Coreweave - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Security Operations Analyst II at CoreWeave is a critical role within the 24x7 security team, focusing on incident response and forensics investigations. This position requires a highly skilled individual to lead incident response efforts, enhance detection and response capabilities, and mentor junior analysts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security operations, particularly in Linux, MacOS, and Kubernetes environments, and will play a key role in safeguarding the company's cloud platform and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security incidents, including detection, analysis, containment, and remediation.
• Perform forensics on compromised systems and root cause analysis, focusing on Linux and MacOS.
• Utilize SIEM, EDR, and other security tools to detect, investigate, and respond to suspicious activity in real-time.
• Conduct post-incident reviews, providing insights and recommendations for improving security defenses.
• Work closely with the threat intelligence team to identify emerging threats.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, threat landscape trends, and relevant technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in forensics, incident response, or security operations.
• Extensive experience with Linux and MacOS systems, including deep knowledge of system internals, logging, and forensic artifacts.
• Proven ability to perform digital forensics on compromised systems, including data recovery and malware analysis.
• Experience with Kubernetes and familiarity with securing containerized environments.
• Familiarity with modern security tools and platforms such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and other security technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle and interpret large amounts of data.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) environment.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption