Senior Security Operations Analyst

Overview Join to apply for the Senior Security Operations Analyst role at Vanta At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As a Senior Security Ops Analyst at Vanta, you will be responsible for helping us protect consumer data and Vanta—and continue to earn the trust of our customers. You’ll help configure, maintain, and monitor security tools and infrastructure, and partner with Security Engineers to implement preventative measures. You’ll be responsible for the triage, analysis, and investigation of security alerts, and escalate and support potential security incidents from detection to resolution. In addition, you’ll work cross-functionally to ensure our security and compliance requirements are reflected in our approach as we continue to mature our security operations program. Lastly, you’ll help ensure Vanta’s team members have the information they need by partnering to respond to internal security-related questions and requests. You’ll join Vanta’s Security organization, which provides essential security operational services, is directly involved in the software development process and building tools to make it easy for developers to ship products securely, sets policies and standards regarding enterprise-wide security requirements, and offers advisory services to enable our business to thrive while effectively managing risk. If you’re someone who has high initiative and enjoys problem solving while having impact at a high-growth company, we would love to hear from you What you’ll do as a Senior Security Ops Analyst at Vanta Configure, maintain, and monitor security alerts and escalations from different tools and platforms Monitor and distill global threat intelligence trends with potential impact on the business Lead and drive incident response from detection, remediation, to prevention Conduct incident root cause analysis and recommend actions to prevent future incidents Configure new alerts based on trends or the results of threat hunts or alert triage Identify, develop, and implement new processes in our security operations program Respond to internal security-related questions and requests from Vanta’s team Provide security and/or privacy expertise to support multiple teams Support any function, team, or initiative that requires security expertise Update and maintain documentation, playbooks, and investigation write-ups How to be successful in this role: 5+ years of experience in an information security role You approach investigations with first principles and drive decisions with frameworks Experience writing and responding to detections in cloud-native and remote-first environments Proficiency in using security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, EDR, email security, and related tools Ability to properly prioritize response based on severity, risk, and other contextual data Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, and teamwork skills Prior demonstration of high initiative and problem-solving skills, especially in a fast-paced environment Desire and willingness to learn Ability to work independently Helpful, resourceful and willing to help various teams succeed Relevant security certifications and/or formal education preferred, but not required What you can expect as a Vantan: Industry-competitive salary and equity Healthcare stipend towards health insurance for you and your dependents 16 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive) Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace stipend Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office Internet and cellphone stipend 9 company paid holidays 20 days of PTO per year Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. About Vanta We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world’s leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that\'s real-time and transparent. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vanta by 2x Get notified about new Senior Security Analyst jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr